How to Preserve Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a sweet treat many people enjoy. By combining fruit with chocolate, these are a healthier sweet than truffles or chocolate bars. Valentine's Day is a popular holiday for giving and receiving chocolate-covered strawberries, but if you want to keep them longer than a day or two, you will need to preserve them in the freezer. Below are some guidelines. Keep in mind that freezing might not work for strawberries that are not completely covered by chocolate because the juice from the berry will leak and make the thawed berries inedible. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Covered container Paper towels Baking soda Chocolate-covered strawberries Plate that fits inside covered container Wax paper Baking sheet Freezer-safe container
Instructions
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Preserve chocolate-covered strawberries in the refrigerator
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Line the inside of a large resealable container with a paper towel.
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Dust the paper towel with baking soda. It will absorb excess moisture from inside the container and prevent the berries from becoming soggy without actually touching them.
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Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on a plate. Put the plate on top of the paper towel.
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Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freeze for longer storage.
Preserve chocolate-covered strawberries in the freezer
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Examine all your chocolate-covered strawberries. Set aside any that aren't completely covered with chocolate. These should be refrigerated as directed above or eaten immediately. The chocolate protects the delicate berry in the freezer. If there is any fruit exposed, the strawberry will leak its juices.
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Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
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Place the berries on the wax paper so that they are in a single layer without touching each other.
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Freeze the berries until solid on the baking sheet. This is best done overnight.
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Transfer the frozen chocolate-covered strawberries to an airtight freezer container or freezer bags. You can keep these frozen for up to 3 months, according to Essortment.com. Be sure to thaw separately in a single layer on wax paper at room temperature. See tip.
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Tips & Warnings
Preserving the strawberries in the freezer will alter their texture. After they're thawed, the berries will be slightly mushier than fresh ones. This will make them messier to eat than fresh chocolate-covered strawberries.
