There is something decadent about a chocolate covered strawberry. The combination of the sweetness of the strawberry and creaminess of the chocolate makes it an irresistible indulgence. If you have ever walked by a Godiva Chocolates when they have chocolate dipped strawberries in the window, they seem to beckon you to come into the store.
And just one chocolate dipped strawberry is all one needs to satisfy a sweet tooth.
I couldn't decide whether to dip the strawberries in dark or white chocolate. But then I thought why choose? Why not just make some dipped in dark chocolate and some in white chocolate?
Cutting the chocolate into thin chards makes the melting process easier. Once the chocolate is chopped, it is placed over a saucepan of simmering water.
When I dip the strawberries I generally remove the chocolate from the heat as the simmering water will continue to increase the temperature of the chocolate which may cause it to breakdown. When this happens the sheen of chocolate is affected causing the chocolate to set up having what looks like a film over it.
I like to double dip the strawberries. Once the chocolate sets up on the strawberry, you dip them into the chocolate again. This is what makes them a little more decadent.
Recipe
White and Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Ingredients
2 to 3 dozen large stemmed strawberries
12 to 16 ounces Dark Chocolate Ghiradelli Candy Making and Dipping Bar
12 to 16 ounce White Chocolate Ghiradelli Candy Making and Dipping Bar
Directions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Chop chocolates and place over simmering water until melted.
3. Dip strawberries one at a time in either the white or dark chocolate. Dip one side of strawberry, then the other to create a finished V look. Place dipped strawberry on parchment paper and allow to set.
4. Once set, dip the strawberries a second time. Place on parchment paper and allow to set.
5. When set, place in white cupcake papers and arrange on a platter to serve.
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