White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries with Decorative Semisweet Chocolate Lines Recipe
Delight in these elegant White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, featuring juicy fresh berries dipped in smooth white chocolate and decorated with a delicate semisweet chocolate toothed pattern. Perfect for special occasions or as a decadent yet simple treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 25 decorated strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 1 lb. strawberries (about 25 berries), room temperature
Chocolate Coating
- 1 oz. semisweet chocolate chips, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 tsp. vegetable shortening, divided
- 8 oz. white chocolate chips, finely chopped
Other
- Parchment paper
- 50 toothpicks
- Tall cup filled with warm water
- Piping bag or ziplock bag
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and dry completely, as any residual moisture will prevent the chocolate from setting properly. Insert a toothpick into the center of the green stem and push it about 3/4 of the way through to the base of each berry.
- Melt Semisweet Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped semisweet chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening. Microwave on 30% power for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat heating and stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, reducing the final microwave interval to 15 seconds if only a few lumps remain.
- Prepare Semisweet Chocolate Bag: Spoon the melted semisweet chocolate into an uncut piping or ziplock bag. Seal the bag tightly and place it upright in a cup filled with warm water to keep the chocolate melted while you melt the white chocolate.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped white chocolate chips with the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening. Microwave at 30% power for 30 seconds and stir. Continue microwaving and stirring, reducing the final interval to 15 seconds if small lumps persist, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pipe Semisweet Chocolate Details: Remove the piping bag of semisweet chocolate from the warm water and dry the outside thoroughly. Cut a small opening at the tip of the bag to allow precise piping. Holding a strawberry by the toothpick, dip it almost completely into the white chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Lift it out and let excess drip off.
- Create the Toothed Pattern: Hold the dipped strawberry horizontally over parchment paper. Pipe 4-5 thin parallel lines of semisweet chocolate across one side of the berry. Using a clean toothpick, gently drag it vertically down the berry across the semisweet lines multiple times. This action creates a beautiful toothed pattern as the melted chocolate pulls with the toothpick. Place the decorated strawberry on parchment paper with the pattern facing up.
- Repeat and Harden: Repeat the dipping and decorating process with the remaining strawberries. Allow the coated strawberries to stand at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, approximately 30 minutes, before serving.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to help chocolate adhere properly.
- Vegetable shortening helps to thin the chocolate, resulting in a smoother coating and easier piping.
- Microwave times may vary based on your appliance; always stir well to prevent overheating and burning.
- The toothpick technique creates an elegant design without extra tools.
- Store finished strawberries in a cool place but avoid refrigeration to prevent condensation from softening the chocolate.
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