Valentine Chocolate Covered Strawberries (2024)

FAQs

How far in advance can I make chocolate covered strawberries? ›

But if you're on a time crunch, you can make these a day in advance. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Once they're dipped and the chocolate is dry, place them in a single layer on top of paper towel to wick away moisture.

Chocolate Symbolizes Love

A beautiful display of homemade chocolate-covered strawberries can serve as a communication of love from you to your mom. It can also symbolize happiness, celebration, and friendship.

I know chocolate covered strawberries are a fancy little dessert, but they are easy and fun to make at home. Plus, it is a lot cheaper to make them at home too. You just need fresh strawberries and chocolate! You can also add fun toppings, but that is up to you.

What's the best way to store chocolate covered strawberries? The fact of the matter is: chocolate covered strawberries are best the first day you make or receive them. Many recipes will ask you to transfer them to the refrigerator to speed up the chocolate-setting process.

Definitely in the refrigerator they will last for 2–3 days or if fully covered you can freeze them for 3 months. Cover with wax paper and store in an airtight container. If stored at cool room temperature they produce CO2 in an airtight container So just cover in foil or plastic wrap.

The combination of chocolate and strawberries adds additional sugar and calories to the mix, potentially contributing to weight gain and other health issues if consumed excessively. Consider them a special indulgence. Moderation is crucial when enjoying chocolate-covered strawberries or any treats.

Place the chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. You'll want to heat it in intervals until it's not quite fully melted, and stir it to melt it the rest of the way to help temper your chocolate to the perfect temperature.

On it's own, chocolate has some health benefits – if we don't overindulge. But what about chocolate covered strawberries? The answer is YES! Chocolate and strawberries contain antioxidants which are linked to improved risk of infection and cancer and thought to improve our bodies' immune function.

Dry the strawberries: Make sure to wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly before dipping them in chocolate. Any excess moisture on the strawberries can cause the chocolate to become runny and make the strawberries soggy.

If the chocolate becomes too thick for dipping, reheat it gently. All of this allows the cocoa butter to solidify again at room temperature with even and stable fat crystal formation. And if it doesn't set? Feel free to just refrigerate it.

Why do chocolate covered strawberries get soggy? ›

Chocolate Covered Strawberries are best served fresh, the same day they are made and stored in a cool place – not in the refrigerator. If stored longer than a day, the berries gradually release moisture so they will gradually get mushy.

2. Strawberries @ room temp! Do not use your strawberries right out of the refrigerator. Instead, try taking out the berries about an hour before dipping time, so that the chocolate is able to stick better and makes the berries at room temperature.

It is very hard because strawberries are made of 90% water. Do not dip when they are very cold, try to use room temperature strawberries. For an even better result, do not put them in the refrigerator but in a cold place.

Use room temperature strawberries and DRY THEM really well.

Take the strawberries out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before dipping them. Wash them and gently dry them all over with a paper towel. You want to make sure they're very dry, otherwise the chocolate won't set on them properly.

You can leave chocolate covered strawberries out overnight if you'll be eating them within 24 hours. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator and eat them within two to three days.

Use melted chocolate that is not too warm, as excess heat can cause condensation on the berries. Store the strawberries in the refrigerator, but not for too long as excessive moisture from the fridge can cause them to become soggy. Store the strawberries in an airtight container to minimize exposure to moisture.

2. Strawberries @ room temp! Do not use your strawberries right out of the refrigerator. Instead, try taking out the berries about an hour before dipping time, so that the chocolate is able to stick better and makes the berries at room temperature.

For best results, don't refrigerator your strawberries unless necessary. Set chocolate at room temperature and store at room temperature. If you are in a warm climate and need to refrigerate your strawberries to set, then allow 15-30 minutes to harden in the refrigerator, then remove.