I’m sad to admit that my refrigerator is where strawberries go to die. It’s not that I dislike them, it’s just that I usually eat half the pack and then forget them.
Or sometimes I don’t feel like them until it’s too late and they are already old and yucky.
Also I like to think that even if you totally cover fruit in chocolate it still counts as fruit. So I may have been dipping strawberries in chocolate (ahem a lot) lately.
Best Tip for Perfect Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I have this little tip that I wanted to share about how I do it . . . Crisco.
If you zap chocolate chips with a tiny bit of Crisco it melts so easily and goes on the strawberries great!
I like to do a small handful of semi-sweet chips (but you can use whatever kind you want) I’ve done milk, white, dark you name it and about half a tsp of Crisco.
Then I nuke it for 40 seconds and stir stir stir. Usually that’s enough to melt all the chocolate but if not I’ll zap it a bit more 5-10 seconds at a time.
Make sure you wash and fully dry the strawberries you don’t want any water to get into the chocolate.
And I like to have the berries nice and cold from the fridge because then when they get dipped the chocolate hardens a lot faster and you don’t need to stick them in the fridge.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Chocolate chips (any type)
- Crisco
Directions
Prep a bowl that is small and deep enough to dip a strawberry into. Prepare a cookie sheet with a layer of wax paper.
- Rinse and dry strawberries. It is very important that you start with full dry strawberries.
- Add chocolate chips plus a small scoop of crisco to a microwaveable bowl. For about 1/2 cup of chocolate chips I like to use 1/2 to 1 tsp crisco.
- Microwave for 40 seconds and stir.
- If your chocolate is not melted to 80% then microwave an additional 10 seconds and stir. Repeat until melted.
- Holding each strawberry by the greens dip into the bowl and coat with chocolate.
- Place the strawberry down on the wax paper. Repeat until all your berries are coated.
- Set aside to allow the chocolate to cool and harden. You can speed this process along by putting the cookie sheet in the refrigerator.
Note: The final melting will occur during the string process. You can absolutely burn chocolate so make sure you stop once you get to 80% of the pieces melted an allow the stirring to finish the job for you.
Tip for Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- 1/2 tsp Crisco
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Keep the Strawberries in the fridge until you are ready to dip them. That way they are nice and cold.
- Nuke the chocolate chips and Crisco in the microwave for about 40 seconds
- Stir, Stir & Stir
- If not completely melted, put it back in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Make sure you wash and fully dry the strawberries you don’t want any water to get into the chocolate.
- Dip the strawberries in the chocolate holding on the stem of the strawberry.
- Place on wax paper to dry, or eat immediately!
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Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says
I am a sucker for anything with strawberries and chocolate! These look Ah-mazing!
Cranberry Morning says
I have the same problem with strawberries in the refrig. Now I doubt they’ll ever get to the refrig. This is a great tip. Maybe I can use it this weekend when the grandkids are here. They’d love it!!
Erin says
My daughter would eat the entire batch! YUM!
Laura says
My son loves strawberries, so we rarely have any go bad. But we do love chocolate covered strawberries too. I had a hard time getting the chocolate to melt nicely last time we made chocolate covered strawberries, so I’ll try to remember this trick.
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks for the great tip! I usually end up “saving” {read: watching them grow mold} my strawberries for something really delicious – but if they can turn out this good with just some chocolate chips and crisco – I’m in! I’s love for you to link this tip up at my new link party:
http://naptimedelights.blogspot.ca/2012/05/tuesdays-tidbits-2.html
Thanks- Sarah
Betsy Pool says
That’s a great tip!! I usually do eat my strawberries right up, but I do want to try this sometime with the Crisco.
Thanks so much for sharing at Romance on a dime!
suzyhomemaker says
You could also use coconut oil to thin the chocolate. It works just as well and is healthier!
Claiming Our Space says
Perfect timing on this post. Strawberry season is upon us here in MI but I have never had much licj with chocolate covered strawberries. I would love it if you would share on my linky party – Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/05/tout-it-tuesday-8.html
Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says
I waste so much fruit in the fridge, so these are great tips to save it. I love chocolate covered…well anything! Thanks for dropping by Your Cozy Home Party this week Marissa!
Katherines Corner says
these look divine, great tip. HUGS!
alissa {33shadesofgreen} says
You can’t beat a chocolate covered strawberry! They sound delciious!
Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says
These are my favorite
redfly says
Thanks for the great tips. I often have trouble with my chocolate getting hard and clumpy when I melt it in the microwave. I’ll have to try the crisco. Can’t wait!
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
What a great tip! It’s our spotlight of the week and is being featured today:
http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/05/featuring-you_31.html
Thanks so much for sharing :)
marissa says
lisda thanks for the feature! and redfly I think hard and clumpy is burnt chocolate so I’d try doing it for shorter increments and the crisco does help you get it melting faster so you’re less likely to burn it.
hope that helps,
marissa
Unknown says
After beating the boys back from eating them all, I then throw the leftovers in the freezer for smoothies or to make syrup for lemonade. This recipe looks great and easy.
Serendipity and Spice says
I always forget about my strawberries in the fridge too and they wind up going bad. :( Love the tips… I NEVER would have guessed Crisco. You’re being featured- the post should be up this afternoon. :)
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks for linking up on Tuesday’s Tidbits with Naptime Delights! I’m going to feature this tip later today! Don’t forget to link up tomorrow!
Sarah
{http://www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com}
Aimee Seaberry says
Who would have thought! Crisco! I’d love for you to follow me at six-cents.com
Bob says
Very Good. Loved every one of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob says
Very Good!!!!!!!!!! I loved all of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nichole says
This made the perfect chocolate for dipping-yummy!!!!! I didn’t want to stop eating them!
marissa says
yay I’m glad you liked it! I haven’t made these for a while I think I should fix that ;)
pat says
I know about the shortening tip but I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to place the dipped berries on a parchment sheet or whatever to avoid the chocolate from adhering to the paper. if you dip the berries then place them on the sheet the side the berry was laying on always looks off…am i being too picky I have the same problem with dipping rod pretzels. I tried to use a home made holder for them but that didnt work.
marissa says
well I always lay those things out on platters anyways so I don’t worry too much about the underside
Cathy says
I use waxed paper & after the berries are chilled/ the chocolate has hardened they remove easily. Another tip i’d Like to share-crisco works okay for me, but i’ve Found that milk, added a tsp at a time works even better!
Rebecca says
can i use manteca i dont have crisco.
marissa says
I’m not familiar with manteca, I’ve used butter before. Crisco is just a brand of shortening here.
Brandi drake says
Crisco is pretty unhealthy; I’m going to try this coconut oil.
marissa says
I’d love to hear how that works! I bet that would be a good option just be careful sharing with people. So many people are allergic to nuts.
Lecia says
I tried this tonight for a lingerie shower I’m hosting tomorrow. The chocolate was the perfect consistency to dip. However, the chocolate wasn’t hardening. It would set enough to transfer them to a tray but when I tried one, the chocolate was soft. Fingers crossed the chocolate hardens in the fridge overnight!!
marissa says
it doesn’t Harden immediately it needs to cool for it to Harden completely but it has always hardened for me after just a few minutes in the fridge or just a little while on the counter.
Janice Dickens says
I taught chocolate molding and dipping classes years ago. If your chocolate gets hard or lumpy while microwaving it, you are leaving it in too long. It only takes 15 seconds at a time, then stir, then 15 sec, then stir, till melted. Too long and it cooks the chocolate.
ecatuara says
I did not have Crisco, so I used an avocado spray which worked well. Thank you! It turned out beautifully!
marissa says
good to know thanks for the report!!