Looking for a delicious way to show your loved ones how much you care? Chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect treat! But how do you keep them fresh and tasty? Check out our tips on how to preserve chocolate covered strawberries.
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Introduction
Chocolate covered strawberries are a special treat that can be enjoyed all year round. If you are lucky enough to have fresh strawberries in season, then you can make your own chocolate covered strawberries at home.
However, if you want to enjoy this delicious treat out of season, then you will need to know how to preserve them. This is not difficult to do, and with a little care and attention, you can have chocolate covered strawberries that taste as good as they look.
What You Will Need
-1 quart strawberries
-1 pound good quality chocolate
-1 teaspoon shortening
##Instructions:
1. Make sure your strawberries are clean and dry before you begin.
2. Melt the chocolate and shortening together in a double boiler or a bowl set over simmering water.
3. Hold the strawberry by the stem, dip it into the chocolate mixture, and spoon chocolate over the fruit to coat completely.
4. Place the strawberry on a wire rack or a sheet of wax paper to cool and allow the chocolate to harden.
Step One: Prepare The Strawberries
prop the strawberries on a paper towel so the chocolate can drip off and the strawberry can dry. If you have a cooling rack, place the cooling rack on top of the paper towel. This will help the chocolate to set and not pool around the strawberry.
Step Two: Melt The Chocolate
Most people don’t know how to preserve chocolate covered strawberries. As a result, they end up with a melted, gooey mess. If you want to enjoy your chocolate covered strawberries for more than a few minutes, you need to take some steps to preserve them.
One important step is to melt the chocolate properly. If the chocolate is too hot, it will melt the strawberries. If it’s not hot enough, the chocolate won’t adhere to the strawberry and will just slide off. The key is to melt the chocolate slowly and carefully so that it reaches the right temperature.
Step Three: Dip The Strawberries
Carefully dip each strawberry by the stem into the melted chocolate, twirling to coat evenly. Be sure to tap off any excess chocolate before placing the strawberry on the prepared baking sheet. If the chocolate begins to thicken, place the bowl of chocolate over a pot of simmering water and stir until smooth again.
Step Four: Place The Strawberries On The Wax Paper
Place the strawberries on the wax paper making sure that they are not touching each other. If you are using a wire cooling rack, place the wax paper on the cooling rack. If you are not using a wire cooling rack, place the wax paper on a cookie sheet. Put the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about an hour, or until the chocolate is hard.
Step Five: Let The Chocolate Set
If you’re in a hurry, you can place the chocolate covered strawberries in the fridge for a few minutes to let the chocolate set. If you have the time, however, letting them sit at room temperature is best. This allows the chocolate to harden slowly and evenly, resulting in a smoother, shinier finish.
Additional Tips
-For extra protection, you can dip the berries in melted chocolate a second time.
-If adding decorations like drizzle or sprinkles, do so while the chocolate is still wet.
-You can also store the strawberries in the fridge for a short time to help the chocolate set faster.
-Chocolate covered strawberries can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If storing them for longer, they should be kept in the fridge.
Conclusion
It is important to know how to preserve chocolate covered strawberries so that they will last longer. There are a few different ways to do this, and the best method will depend on how you plan to store them.
If you are going to store them in the fridge, then you will need to cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You should also place them in a single layer on a baking sheet so that they do not touch each other. Strawberries can also be stored in the freezer, but they will need to be placed in an airtight container
No matter how you choose to store your strawberries, it is important to eat them within two weeks for the best flavor and quality.
