Why pay $50 for a box of Shari’s Berries when you can make them better at home for $10? The biggest mistake people make is wet strawberries = seized chocolate. Follow my bakery secrets for smooth, shiny chocolate-covered strawberries that don’t sweat.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Fresh Strawberries (look for large ones with nice green leaves).
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (or Dark).
- 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips (for drizzle).
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil (The secret for the shine!).
The “No-Fail” Method:
- Wash & DRY: Wash the berries, then pat them dry with paper towels. Let them sit on the counter for 20 minutes to air dry completely. Water is the enemy.
- Melt: Microwave chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Stop when it’s mostly melted and stir to finish. Don’t overheat!
- Dip: Grab the strawberry by the leaves. Dip, twist, and shake off the excess.
- Set: Place on a baking sheet lined with Parchment Paper (not foil!).
- Decorate: Melt the white chocolate. Pour it into a small ziplock bag, snip the tiny corner, and drizzle quickly over the dark chocolate.
- Chill: Fridge for 15 minutes to set.
