Can you melt any chocolate for strawberries?
Yes, you can melt chocolate chips in the microwave as long as they are a high quality brand of baking chocolate chips. I like to use these Ghirardelli Baking Chips . To microwave them, set your microwave at half power and stir the chocolate every 30 seconds until smooth.
Why does my Melt chocolate on strawberries not hardening?
Your strawberries must be completely dry before dipping otherwise the moisture will cause the chocolate to seize and turn lumpy and solidify. Prep everything. You want your strawberries, workspace and all toppings prepped so once you your chocolate is melted there is no time between dipping, coating and placing.
What fruit goes well with melted chocolate?
Apple slices, orange slices or peels, pineapple, bananas, you get it. Pretty much any sweet or tart fruit can be dipped in chocolate and I am definitely all here for that. Strawberries are always a standard classic – but why not add a lil kick?
Do you add butter when melting chocolate?
When melting chocolate and butter, you want to start by melting the chocolate first and then add the butter to finish mixing. It reduces the chance of scorching or burning. Add the butter when the chocolate begins to melt, and stir to fully melt the mixture.
What is good to dip in melted chocolate?
14 Delicious Things to Dip in Chocolate
- Chocolate-Dipped Apple Wedges.
- DIY Samoas.
- Chocolate-Dipped Sweet Potato Chips.
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Hi-Hat Cupcakes.
- Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Stout Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Chocolate-Dipped Citrus Segments.
- Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Crackers.
Why do my chocolate covered strawberries sweat?
Why Do Chocolate Covered Strawberries Sweat? The sweat is just condensation. Both the chocolate and strawberries contain water and when they are subjected to a big temperature change, like going from a chilly fridge to a comfortable room temperature, this brings out the moisture.
Do you put chocolate covered strawberries in fridge or freezer?
No. The chocolate covered strawberries have to harden in the fridge, not the freezer. If you risk the strawberries to freeze they will be rock hard and you won’t be able to give them a bite.
How do you Make Strawberry chocolates with strawberries?
Grasp a strawberry by its stem, and swirl it in the chocolate to coat all sides. Place on the paper or foil. Repeat with the remaining berries, spacing them so they don’t touch. Refrigerate the berries for 20 minutes; this will set the chocolate.
How do you melt chocolate for Strawberry dip?
Strawberries dipped in chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to the stem.
What do you put on a chocolate covered strawberry cake?
Topping ideas for Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Chopped Nuts (peanuts, pistachios, pecans, etc.) Toasted coconut Sprinkles Mini chocolate chips (any flavor) Graham cracker crumbs Crushed Oreo cookies Melted white chocolate Crushed candy canes
How do you make chocolate dipped strawberries last longer?
Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on the wax paper-lined baking sheets and refrigerate. When making Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, wash and completely dry the berries on a clean kitchen towel before you dip them—any water will cause the chocolate to seize up.