Italian Christmas White Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Heat white baking chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted.
• For each strawberry, poke fork or toothpick into stem end, and dip three-fourths of the way into melted chips, leaving top of strawberry and leaves uncoated. Place on waxed paper-covered cookie sheet.
• Heat semisweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate chips are melted. (Or place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes longer, until mixture can be stirred smooth.)
• Drizzle melted semisweet chocolate over dipped strawberries, using small spoon. Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until coating is set.

CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES DESSERT

Steps:

• Wash the strawberries and then let dry completely.
• In microwave safe bowls, melt the chocolate in 30-second increments. I used white chocolate and milk chocolate.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set out any sprinkles or toppings desired for convenience.hoco
• Dip each strawberry coating the bottom and sides and leaving only the top stem uncovered.
• Place each strawberry on the parchment paper and sprinkle with your chosen toppings.
• Let harden then enjoy!

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS WHITE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• These are super easy and make great gifts.
• Add the green sugar to a small bowl. then set this aside.
• Wash the strawberries..
• Dry them with paper towels leaving leaves on.
• Cover cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
• Heat white baking chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until chips are melted.
• Note if you would like to use the microwave:
• Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes longer, until mixture can be stirred smooth.)
• For each strawberry, poke fork or toothpick into stem end, and dip three-fourths of the way into melted chips, leaving the top of the strawberry and leaves uncoated.
• Immediately dip into the colorful green sugar just the bottom.
• If you would like to drizzle another color then use tinted white chocolate melted ( melt the 1/2 cup with 1 teaspoon of shortening, add the tint).
• Using a fork, drizzle melted tinted chocolate over dipped strawberries in a zigzag fashion.
• Refrigerate uncovered for about 30 minutes or until coating is set.
• if you would like to make a Christmas Tree with these just line a box starting with 5 strawberries across the bottom, 4, 3, 2, and 1 at the top. Build the shape of the tree.
• Easy to make a Christmas Gift Box. of Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
• Enjoy!

GOURMET CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash strawberries thoroughly. Dry carefully by patting gently with paper towels.
• Place chocolate chips into small, microwaveable bowl with tall sides.
• Heat bowl in the microwave on High for 30 seconds. Remove bowl; stir chips with spoon. Return bowl to microwave; and continue to microwave on High for an additional 30 seconds; stir. Repeat just until chocolate is melted.
• Working with one strawberry at a time, dip into the melted chocolate by holding the stem between your fingers.
• Slowly pull the strawberry from the chocolate (allowing excess chocolate to run off); place on a piece of parchment paper to dry.
• Immediately decorate the chocolate-covered strawberry with your favorite sprinkles.
• Allow the chocolate to cool and harden at room temperature. Serve immediately or store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Cut a strip of baking parchment and leave to one side. To melt the dark chocolate, fill a small pan with 2cm water and bring to a simmer. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and rest it on top of the pan, ensuring the bowl isn't touching the water. Stir the chocolate to gradually melt it. Or, melt the chocolate in 20 second blasts in the microwave, stirring after each blast until melted. Put the melted chocolate in a small deep bowl.
• Gently hold the strawberries by the leafy top and dip into the chocolate. Tap off any excess chocolate and put on the parchment to set. If you have any leftover chocolate, pour it onto another strip of parchment and leave it to set, it can be used again.
• If you'd like to decorate the strawberries, melt the white and milk chocolate and drizzle lightly over the fruit.