These white chocolate covered strawberries are a special treat for any special occasion whether it be Valentine’s day or a summer get-together when you want to impress guests. You have your choice of a few variations with this recipe; one with a white chocolate hazelnut coating and the other with a white chocolate and pink chocolate coating.
To make the white chocolate covered strawberries, you begin by melting white chocolate in a bowl, drizzling it with melted pink chocolate, and dipping some of the strawberries in it. Then, you dip the remaining strawberries into a white chocolate mixture containing chopped hazelnuts for a crunchy coating. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy!
What are White Chocolate Covered Strawberries?
White chocolate covered strawberries are fresh whole strawberries that have been coated in melted white chocolate and allowed to set. This recipe includes a version with white chocolate and pink chocolate, and a version with a hazelnut chocolate coating.
Pro Tips
- You can either melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring the chocolate every 15 to 20 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Choose evenly-sized strawberries for the best results.
- When dipping the strawberries, thread them onto skewers for easy dipping.
- If you prefer not to use chopped hazelnuts, you could use chopped peanuts or almonds instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should You Dry Strawberries Before Dipping in Chocolate?
Yes, after washing the strawberries, make sure that you dry them thoroughly or else the chocolate may not adhere to them very well and may not set very well.
What are Common Mistakes When Dipping Strawberries?
One common mistake is using strawberries that are cold from the fridge as it can cause the chocolate to sweat and crack. Another issue is dipping the strawberries in a deep bowl as it can make it more challenging to coat the strawberries. Instead, you should place the chocolate in a shallow bowl so that the chocolate will have more depth.
Do You Leave the Stems on Chocolate Covered Strawberries?
Yes, chocolate covered strawberries usually have the green stems on top rather than being removed.
How to Store White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Leftover white chocolate covered strawberries can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge where they should keep for up to 4 to 5 days.
Ingredients
How to Make White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
For the pink and white chocolate strawberries, melt both chocolates and place the white one in a bowl and the pink chocolate in a piping bag. Drizzle the melted pink chocolate on top of the white chocolate. Thread the strawberries onto a skewer and dip them in the chocolate. Set them aside to dry.
For the pink and white chocolate strawberries, melt both chocolates and place the white one in a bowl and the pink chocolate in a piping bag. Drizzle the melted pink chocolate on top of the white chocolate. Thread the strawberries onto a skewer and dip them in the chocolate. Set them aside to dry.
For the white chocolate hazelnut strawberries, melt white chocolate, place it in a bowl, and stir it with the chopped hazelnuts. Thread the strawberries onto a skewer and dip them in the chocolate mixture until coated. Set them aside until dried.
For the white chocolate hazelnut strawberries, melt white chocolate, place it in a bowl, and stir it with the chopped hazelnuts. Thread the strawberries onto a skewer and dip them in the chocolate mixture until coated. Set them aside until dried.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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