Pink chocolate-covered strawberries are as delicious as they are pretty, making them the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. These delightful strawberries have a smoothwhite chocolatecoating that can easily be decorated however you like.
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Instructions
Prepare your fresh strawberries by making sure that the berries are rinsed and then completely dried. Any remaining water will seize up your melted chocolate and make getting a smooth chocolate coating difficult.
Pour your white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between heating cycles. Stir vigorously at 1 ½ - 2 minutes of heating time to finish melting any remaining small chocolate pieces. Add your desired color of pink and stir into the melted chocolate.
Dip your strawberries into the bowl of pink chocolate by pulling the stem back, then twist the berry to coat in the chocolate. Lift and twist and allow as much excess chocolate to drip from your berries as possible.
Place each pink chocolate covered strawberry onto a parchment paper or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. *Alternatively, you can dip or sprinkle each berry with red or pink Valentine's Day decor after coating with the chocolate.
To drizzle berries with white chocolate or a contrasting chocolate, dip a fork into the melted chocolate and drizzle over pink chocolate coated strawberries.
Chill your covered and decorated strawberries for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Notes
Choosing Strawberries: Look for strawberries that are bright red with minimal white near the stem. They should be slightly soft but not too firm, and without any mushy spots.
Experiment with Colors: When using white chocolate, feel free to experiment with different colors. This can be a fun activity, especially when done with kids.
Choosing Coloring Agents: Gel coloring works well with white chocolate and is commonly available. For optimal results, consider using candy coloring, which is specifically designed for candy and chocolate coatings.
Preparing Strawberries: Before coating, allow refrigerated strawberries to come to room temperature. This prevents water from mixing with the chocolate, which can hinder a smooth coating. Strawberries can sweat in the fridge, so ensure they are thoroughly dried after washing.