How to Lay Out Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

White chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate are used for dipping fresh strawberries.

Create an attractive yet simple dessert with strawberries and chocolate. Hand-dip strawberries in melted chocolate and decorate them according to the occasion. Lay the finished strawberries out on paper, trays or decorative containers for a tempting display.

Features

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a delicious dessert topper.

Wash fresh strawberries and dry them. Melt white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate according to package or recipe directions. Hold the stem and dip the ripe berry down into the melted chocolate. Set the berry on to a piece of culinary parchment or wax-paper-lined tray. Allow the chocolate to set before decorating the berries.

Types

Decorate chocolate covered strawberries with flourishes of chocolate, icing and small fondant shapes. Make strawberry animals, wedding gowns, tuxedos or holiday designs with the decorative touches. Set the berries into candy liners, cellophane bags, flat fondant shapes or display containers.

Dessert Display

Lay the chocolate-dipped strawberries out on a cut glass plate, holiday tray, cake stand, gift wrapped box lid or individual dessert plates. Crown a decadent dessert such as a cupcake, cake or cheesecake with the decorative strawberries.

References

• Inspired By Chocolate and Cakes: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
• Happy News: Gourmet Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Recipe

Resources

• Inspired by Chocolate and Cake: Melting Chocolate