Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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I love making chocolate covered strawberries, but I was always bothered by the flat side that formed after they were dipped. Here’s an awesome trick for how to make the strawberries without getting a flat side. The secret? Toothpicks and Styrofoam. I inserted a toothpick into each strawberry, dipped it, and then stuck the toothpick into a Styrofoam board. Flat side no more! 

trick to getting chocolate covered strawberries with no flat bottom | cooklikeachampion.com

My other trick? To get the chocolate nice and smooth, add a little bit of coconut oil or vegetable shortening into the chocolate before melting. I made these chocolate covered strawberries for my friends Joanne and Javier. I was so honored they asked me to make these for their wedding reception.

chocolate covered strawberries | cooklikeachampion.com


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4 responses to “Chocolate Covered Strawberries”

  1. fingers80 says:

    They look fantastic!! Thanks for sharing the tip about how to let the chocolate dry without “pooling up.” I’ve been wondering how to do that!

  2. clstar says:

    Thanks! I was so glad when I found that trick. I’ll never be making chocolate covered strawberries the same way again!

  3. Erin says:

    The strawberries look divine!! I tagged you in my blog, but please, feel no pressure to do it. It’s the 7 Interesting Facts tag. Have a great 2009!

  4. clstar says:

    Thanks so much, Erin (for the sweet comment and for tagging me)!