Chocolate dipped strawberries are classic sweet treats that never fail to impress. They are easy to make, easy to decorate, and easy to serve despite that these delicious treats have certain elegance about them . We are going to share few ideas for decorating and serving chocolate-covered strawberries.
As soon as you finish dipping the strawberries in the chocolate you can sprinkle some nuts, coconut et al. You may even try dipping a part of the dark chocolate-covered strawberry in white chocolate to give it two flavors and colors. You could try different types and flavors of chocolate. A popular way is to dip the strawberry into one type of chocolate wait until it dries and dip both sides at an angle into another flavor of chocolate, giving your strawberry a cute little tuxedo.
You could even use a teaspoon, dip it into some chocolate and drizzle it over the chocolate dipped strawberry to give it a drizzled effect. Putting some chocolate in a piping bag and pipe-in something unique onto the strawberries. You may want to pipe patterns, letters, or even other types of shapes, let your imagination be your guide.
Should you have issues doing it at home, you could shop for these lovely chocolate dipped strawberries and other chocolate dipped fruits, which are packed and decorated beautifully.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Chocolate special
A variety of dry fruits come dipped in various types of chocolates and the entire thing comes in decorative containers. Various dry fruits include almonds, dates; cashew nut etc. in general milk chocolate is used for coating the dry fruits. The dry fruits can be also dipped in dark chocolate or white chocolate. The coated dry fruits are then packed in decorative containers and they can be customized easily. They can be gifted to someone or even one can purchase one for some special occasion. They are generally packed in see through plastic container and also they are packed in decorative metallic containers.
These chocolate dipped fruit can be purchased from the various online stores and you can even order one according to your choice. The dry fruit stays for a long period of time and also the chocolate remains intact for some time. Thus you do not need to consume it immediately and take one while you are going for a holiday. These containers are packed with strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, champagne grape etc. these fruits are used for decoration purpose and the entire container looks very good as a whole package. Children prefer this very much and it is always welcomed by chocolate maniacs.
These chocolate dipped fruit can be purchased from the various online stores and you can even order one according to your choice. The dry fruit stays for a long period of time and also the chocolate remains intact for some time. Thus you do not need to consume it immediately and take one while you are going for a holiday. These containers are packed with strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, champagne grape etc. these fruits are used for decoration purpose and the entire container looks very good as a whole package. Children prefer this very much and it is always welcomed by chocolate maniacs.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Chocolate dipped strawberries – A mouthwatering combination
Chocolates and strawberries, can the combination get any better? The sweetness of chocolate and the tang of strawberries when combined gives a mouthwatering taste. It has been a common practice to blend chocolate and strawberries to complete a dessert. They can function as a standalone dessert or can be amalgamated with ice cream or custard. Mixing chocolate dipped strawberries with other fruits gives a great taste. It is no secret that fruits contain rich nutrients that are required for a healthy lifestyle but not many are aware that chocolates too are a great source of nutrients. There is no reservation that chocolate contains fat but this fat is not harmful. Cocoa the major ingredient of chocolate comprises of saturated fat. This fat is converted into monounsaturated fat by the liver, hence it is healthy for the heart. So no worries about cholesterol in the blood. Another good news is that chocolates possess antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids. If you are wondering what these are,you would be glad to know that they are antioxidants found in green tea and red wine. There is no need to explain the benefits of these two products as more and more people are moving toward green tea for a disease free life. Chocolates contain antioxidants, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and good fat that can lower your blood pressure. With so many benefits there is nothing wrong in mixing it with strawberries to create a delightful and lip smacking dish.
Strawberry has tremendous health benefits just like any other fruit. They are good for the skin as they help in skin cleansing. They get rid of dangerous toxins in your body. The fruit is rich in folic acid and is must for women who are trying to conceive. Folic acid also helps prevent birth disorders. Strawberries can act as a mouth cleanser too. They clear tartar and give you glowing white teeth.
Chocolate dipped strawberries are the best way to add strawberries in your diet. Not many prefer eating strawberries for it’s tartly taste but adding a splash of chocolate to it can make it a favorite dish for all. This way you can be sure to create a delicious dessert for your party and at the same time be aware that a healthy treat is served for your family and guests. There are many flavored chocolates that can be tried with strawberries to bring out the unique taste of chocolate and strawberry.
Strawberry has tremendous health benefits just like any other fruit. They are good for the skin as they help in skin cleansing. They get rid of dangerous toxins in your body. The fruit is rich in folic acid and is must for women who are trying to conceive. Folic acid also helps prevent birth disorders. Strawberries can act as a mouth cleanser too. They clear tartar and give you glowing white teeth.
Chocolate dipped strawberries are the best way to add strawberries in your diet. Not many prefer eating strawberries for it’s tartly taste but adding a splash of chocolate to it can make it a favorite dish for all. This way you can be sure to create a delicious dessert for your party and at the same time be aware that a healthy treat is served for your family and guests. There are many flavored chocolates that can be tried with strawberries to bring out the unique taste of chocolate and strawberry.
Chocolate dipped strawberries can make a delicious dessert
There are umpteen number of recipes of chocolate dipped strawberries and with each passing day new renditions are being developed. Each recipe tries to bring out a new flavor using chocolate and strawberries. Variety of chocolates are available in the market, each chocolate has a different flavor and taste. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, mint chocolate, chocolate with nuts, spicy chocolates are just a few of the many varieties that are found on the confectionery shelf. Strawberries are of three types June bearing, Eve bearing and Day Neutral. Crops that are produced in June are called June bearing and are bigger in size. Eve bearing is harvested in late summer or early fall. Day Neutral are produced in summer. Both Eve bearing and Day Neutral are smaller in size as compared to June bearing berries. Even dried strawberries are used for the chocolate dip recipe; this gives a unique taste to the dish.
The chocolate dipped strawberries dish tastes delightful if it is made of fresh fruits. Therefore try this recipe when it is strawberry season. While preparing the sweet dish see to it that the strawberries are as fresh and ripe without any green color on them. This would retain the sweetness instead of the sour taste dominating the preparation. Cleaning the strawberries and removing the stalks is vital to retain the original flavor of strawberry. Once washed the strawberries should be dried completely so that they can absorb the chocolate wholly. Pouring melted chocolate will help soak the fruit completely. Remember to consume the chocolate dipped strawberries the same day for that ultimate taste. Of course you could use the refrigerator but this tends to harden the chocolate and the original taste is lost in the process.
Chocolate dipped strawberries are very expensive and hence it is advised to try them at home. With practice you are sure to become an expert. Instead of spending huge amount for this dish you can choose fine quality chocolates and strawberries and make them at home. You will notice that you have saved quite a bit in the process. The whole process is simple and all you need to have is plump and colorful strawberries and some fresh chocolate. Organic strawberries can add that extra flavor to the sweet dish. Instead of going for imported strawberries wait for the right season and buy them fresh. Decorating chocolate dipped strawberries with spices and nuts can give an enriching effect.
The chocolate dipped strawberries dish tastes delightful if it is made of fresh fruits. Therefore try this recipe when it is strawberry season. While preparing the sweet dish see to it that the strawberries are as fresh and ripe without any green color on them. This would retain the sweetness instead of the sour taste dominating the preparation. Cleaning the strawberries and removing the stalks is vital to retain the original flavor of strawberry. Once washed the strawberries should be dried completely so that they can absorb the chocolate wholly. Pouring melted chocolate will help soak the fruit completely. Remember to consume the chocolate dipped strawberries the same day for that ultimate taste. Of course you could use the refrigerator but this tends to harden the chocolate and the original taste is lost in the process.
Chocolate dipped strawberries are very expensive and hence it is advised to try them at home. With practice you are sure to become an expert. Instead of spending huge amount for this dish you can choose fine quality chocolates and strawberries and make them at home. You will notice that you have saved quite a bit in the process. The whole process is simple and all you need to have is plump and colorful strawberries and some fresh chocolate. Organic strawberries can add that extra flavor to the sweet dish. Instead of going for imported strawberries wait for the right season and buy them fresh. Decorating chocolate dipped strawberries with spices and nuts can give an enriching effect.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Variety is the spice of life and this holds good to every aspect of living. Food is one aspect of life that is incredibly eclectic and never fails to grab the attention of people. It is natural for all of us to seek variety in food as well. Apart from the staple meal that we eat from time to time, we also look to satiate our taste buds with different variety of food items such as chocolates, which are not only tasty, but also give a sense of pleasure when eaten.
One such delicacy is Chocolate dipped Strawberries. Chocolate lovers consider chocolate as a part of their lives. They depend on chocolates through their happiness and sadness! Strawberry is an exotic fruit that has a distinct taste and is loved by many. The combination of the two make for a heavenly snack – Chocolate dipped Strawberries. Chocolate dipped strawberries make for an ideal snack that gives the goodness of the fruit and the taste of chocolate. They can be gifted for small parties along with wine or be made for birthdays and special occasions. Preparation of chocolate dipped strawberries is quite a simple task.
The ingredients required for this would be, strawberries, chocolate – both dark as well as white chocolate. The strawberries chosen should be ones that are ripe and taste sweet and with their stems intact. The first step is to melt the chocolates in hot water to make the syrup. Mixing them well will make sure that there are no lumps. The next step is to dip the strawberry into the dark chocolate syrup. The excess syrup can be removed by shaking the fruit and these chocolate dipped strawberries can be placed on parchment paper and allowed to dry.
Once the chocolate dipped strawberries dry, a fork can be dipped into the white chocolate syrup and that can be applied on the strawberries in a pattern of choice. These will give a beautiful look to the fruits. There are several other methods of preparing chocolate dipped strawberries, such as using both syrups proportionately or using just one syrup according to taste and the look needed. This is a simple recipe, which utilizes very little number of ingredients and does not take up too much time for preparation. The final product is a combination of two of the best gifts endowed upon us by nature, loved by one, loved by many.
One such delicacy is Chocolate dipped Strawberries. Chocolate lovers consider chocolate as a part of their lives. They depend on chocolates through their happiness and sadness! Strawberry is an exotic fruit that has a distinct taste and is loved by many. The combination of the two make for a heavenly snack – Chocolate dipped Strawberries. Chocolate dipped strawberries make for an ideal snack that gives the goodness of the fruit and the taste of chocolate. They can be gifted for small parties along with wine or be made for birthdays and special occasions. Preparation of chocolate dipped strawberries is quite a simple task.
The ingredients required for this would be, strawberries, chocolate – both dark as well as white chocolate. The strawberries chosen should be ones that are ripe and taste sweet and with their stems intact. The first step is to melt the chocolates in hot water to make the syrup. Mixing them well will make sure that there are no lumps. The next step is to dip the strawberry into the dark chocolate syrup. The excess syrup can be removed by shaking the fruit and these chocolate dipped strawberries can be placed on parchment paper and allowed to dry.
Once the chocolate dipped strawberries dry, a fork can be dipped into the white chocolate syrup and that can be applied on the strawberries in a pattern of choice. These will give a beautiful look to the fruits. There are several other methods of preparing chocolate dipped strawberries, such as using both syrups proportionately or using just one syrup according to taste and the look needed. This is a simple recipe, which utilizes very little number of ingredients and does not take up too much time for preparation. The final product is a combination of two of the best gifts endowed upon us by nature, loved by one, loved by many.
Making chocolate dipped strawberries
Oh my god! You just remembered that today is your 1st year anniversary and you promised your girlfriend something special! What do you do??? Movie? Planned that. Cozy dinner for two? Arranged. Still you need something that screams “Done by me for the special occasion”. Well how about chocolate dipped strawberries? Yeah that might work.
But if you are worried that you might ruin it because you are kitchen klutz, then don’t. It’s a surprisingly simple dish that produces outstanding results and is guaranteed to impress that special someone. Chocolate covered strawberries are a perfect gift for any occasion.
Apart from tasting heavenly delicious they look just wonderful. With a bit of creativity you can create the most wonderful looking work of art. It almost would be a pity to eat this magnificent creation, if it wasn't for the absolutely exquisite taste.
This is a dish that absolutely everyone can make. Many of the required items you should already have on hand if you own a kitchen and those items that you do not have are most likely to be the perishables.
Fact this recipe is so simple soon she will be begging you to make them quite frequently!
Ingredients:
2 cups (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
12 large strawberries with stems, rinsed and dried
It's important that the strawberries be completely dry before dipping to prevent the chocolate from discoloring.
Preparation:
1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
2. Melt chips with shortening in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly.
3. Dip about half of each strawberry in chocolate. Remove excess chocolate by scraping bottom of strawberry across rim of pan. Place strawberries on prepared baking sheet. Let stand until set.
4. Store in refrigerator in airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
Stir chopped dried fruits, raisins or nuts into any remaining chocolate; drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
Variation Melt 8 ounces white chocolate or pastel confectionery coating. Dip bottom of dipped strawberries, leaving a portion of the milk chocolate coating showing.
(I always thought that making chocolate covered strawberries is for real cooking professionals. But this is something even I could whip up!!)
But if you are worried that you might ruin it because you are kitchen klutz, then don’t. It’s a surprisingly simple dish that produces outstanding results and is guaranteed to impress that special someone. Chocolate covered strawberries are a perfect gift for any occasion.
Apart from tasting heavenly delicious they look just wonderful. With a bit of creativity you can create the most wonderful looking work of art. It almost would be a pity to eat this magnificent creation, if it wasn't for the absolutely exquisite taste.
This is a dish that absolutely everyone can make. Many of the required items you should already have on hand if you own a kitchen and those items that you do not have are most likely to be the perishables.
Fact this recipe is so simple soon she will be begging you to make them quite frequently!
Ingredients:
2 cups (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
12 large strawberries with stems, rinsed and dried
It's important that the strawberries be completely dry before dipping to prevent the chocolate from discoloring.
Preparation:
1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
2. Melt chips with shortening in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly.
3. Dip about half of each strawberry in chocolate. Remove excess chocolate by scraping bottom of strawberry across rim of pan. Place strawberries on prepared baking sheet. Let stand until set.
4. Store in refrigerator in airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
Stir chopped dried fruits, raisins or nuts into any remaining chocolate; drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
Variation Melt 8 ounces white chocolate or pastel confectionery coating. Dip bottom of dipped strawberries, leaving a portion of the milk chocolate coating showing.
(I always thought that making chocolate covered strawberries is for real cooking professionals. But this is something even I could whip up!!)
Friday, July 30, 2010
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – Your Favorite Dessert
Have you tasted chocolate dipped strawberries? Of course, it is really tempting when you look at this dessert and is equally delicious to taste. Its unique blend of sweet and tart has made this dessert a favorite of all. This surprisingly simple dish serves as a good dessert and is great for use in cakes and pastries.
As we all know, fruits are top providers of vitamins and minerals. And especially, strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. It also contains some portions of potassium. Thus, dipping lush red strawberries in chocolate has become one of the best ways of making healthy and scrumptious dessert. Being an excellent source of Vitamin C, minerals and fiber, chocolate dipped strawberries has numerous health benefits. Its dietary fiber aids you in regulation of digestion. It helps in balancing out the requirement of minerals by the body, thereby ensuring good performance of all basic functions. Vitamin C is not only an antioxidant, but also aids in immune system function of your body.
Making chocolate dipped strawberries is quite easy. For making this dessert, you need to have 30 fresh, large strawberries with the green stalks, 250 grams of bitter-sweet chocolate chips, half cup cream and finally, one tablespoon brandy or any other brand liquor. Always pick up fresh strawberries as they are very sweet and are available in dashing dark red color. First of all, wash the strawberries and allow them to dry. If you are using strawberries that are refrigerated, then bring them to the room temperature and then dip into the hot chocolate. The next step is to melt the chocolate chips. You can melt it by keeping it in your microwave for just one minute and then blend it with brandy or the liquor you intended to use.
By holding the stem or leaves of the strawberries, gently dip it in the chocolate and swirl to partially cover. Now, take off the strawberries from the hot chocolate and shake it before removing. Repeat the above steps for remaining strawberries. Generally, chocolate dipped strawberries have to be consumed within a day. Always remember it to serve at the room temperature so that you can enjoy the best blend.
To make chocolate sauce, you can either use milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Although milk chocolate contains sufficient portions of copper and phosphorous, it is likely to be very high in saturated fat. Hence, it is always advisable to consume in moderation. The dark chocolate is used to prepare the healthiest chocolate dipped strawberries, as the saturated fat present in dark chocolate is comparatively less than the milk chocolate's. Moreover, dark chocolate is a good source of manganese, magnesium, and iron. It helps you in reducing your blood pressure.
Generally, chocolate dipped strawberries taste great with two types of wine - champagne and red wine. Also, this appealing dessert goes no less good with Pinot Noir wine.
As we all know, fruits are top providers of vitamins and minerals. And especially, strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. It also contains some portions of potassium. Thus, dipping lush red strawberries in chocolate has become one of the best ways of making healthy and scrumptious dessert. Being an excellent source of Vitamin C, minerals and fiber, chocolate dipped strawberries has numerous health benefits. Its dietary fiber aids you in regulation of digestion. It helps in balancing out the requirement of minerals by the body, thereby ensuring good performance of all basic functions. Vitamin C is not only an antioxidant, but also aids in immune system function of your body.
Making chocolate dipped strawberries is quite easy. For making this dessert, you need to have 30 fresh, large strawberries with the green stalks, 250 grams of bitter-sweet chocolate chips, half cup cream and finally, one tablespoon brandy or any other brand liquor. Always pick up fresh strawberries as they are very sweet and are available in dashing dark red color. First of all, wash the strawberries and allow them to dry. If you are using strawberries that are refrigerated, then bring them to the room temperature and then dip into the hot chocolate. The next step is to melt the chocolate chips. You can melt it by keeping it in your microwave for just one minute and then blend it with brandy or the liquor you intended to use.
By holding the stem or leaves of the strawberries, gently dip it in the chocolate and swirl to partially cover. Now, take off the strawberries from the hot chocolate and shake it before removing. Repeat the above steps for remaining strawberries. Generally, chocolate dipped strawberries have to be consumed within a day. Always remember it to serve at the room temperature so that you can enjoy the best blend.
To make chocolate sauce, you can either use milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Although milk chocolate contains sufficient portions of copper and phosphorous, it is likely to be very high in saturated fat. Hence, it is always advisable to consume in moderation. The dark chocolate is used to prepare the healthiest chocolate dipped strawberries, as the saturated fat present in dark chocolate is comparatively less than the milk chocolate's. Moreover, dark chocolate is a good source of manganese, magnesium, and iron. It helps you in reducing your blood pressure.
Generally, chocolate dipped strawberries taste great with two types of wine - champagne and red wine. Also, this appealing dessert goes no less good with Pinot Noir wine.
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