How to Store Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

You can refrigerate chocolate-covered strawberries for up to two days.

Few treats could be more perfect for a romantic dessert than chocolate-dipped strawberries. The bright, tangy sweetness of the strawberries is offset by the mellow, deep richness of the chocolate embracing it. When you next want to serve chocolate-dipped strawberries, don't worry about running to the kitchen and whipping up a batch between dinner and dessert. While you cannot successfully store these treats long term, you can make them a day or two in advance and store them until you wish to consume them.

Things You'll Need

• Waxed paper
• Cookie sheet
• Plastic wrap
• Plate or platter

Instructions

1. Place a piece of waxed paper onto a cookie sheet. Place the chocolate-covered strawberries onto the waxed paper and cover lightly with a layer of plastic wrap.

2. Store the cookie sheet in your refrigerator for up to two days.

3. Remove the strawberries from the refrigerator approximately 15 to 20 minutes before you wish to serve them. Transfer them from the cold cookie sheet to a room-temperature plate or platter on which you wish to serve them.

4. Allow the strawberries to warm to room temperature for about 15 minutes. This will help bring out the natural vibrancy of the strawberries' flavor, which can be muted by the cold temperatures of the refrigerator.

References

• What's Cooking America: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• StrawberriesForStrawberryLovers.com: Chocolate Strawberries FAQ

Resources

• Simply Recipes: Chocolate Dipped Strawberries