Where can I find dipping chocolate for dipping strawberries?

Answer 1

You can use any kind of chocolate for this--Chocolate Chips, chocolate bars, anything. Baker's came out with "dipping chocolate" in 2007 which was just chocolate chips in a fancy container. Chocolate formulated for melting (such as Mercken's, available in the candy-making section of most large craft stores) may be marginally easier to work with, but really any chocolate will do. Using a double-boiler is the most tried-and-true method of melting chocolate, but it's also easy to do in a microwave. There are instructions on melting chocolate on the backs of most chocolate chip bags. Generally you'll want to microwave it in a glass bowl for about 30 seconds, stir, 10 seconds, stir, 10 seconds, stir...and so on, until all the lumps are out. If it gets too stiff to deal with, just put it in for 10 seconds and stir again.

Answer 2

One method would be to melt some chocolate in a fondue pot, and then dip the strawberries in it. You would then place the strawberries on a hard surface and allow them to cool until the chocolate becomes hard.

Answer 3

Chocolate covered strawberries are a delicious treat that everyone enjoys. However, purchasing them ready-made in the store can prove very expensive. Here is a simple guide that shows you how to make your own chocolate dipped strawberries with just a few simple ingredients.

Gather your materials

Choose large strawberries that are free from bruises and marks. It is better if they are a little under ripe than over ripe. You also need to pick out some chocolate. Semi sweet chocolate morsels work very well, but you can use Milk Chocolate morsels if you prefer. You also need a small amount of shortening, some spoons, a tray, wax paper and possibly some white chocolate for decorations.

Dip those berries

Combine one cup of chocolate morsels with one tablespoon of shortening in a double boiler. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Then, dip berries that you have wiped clean into the chocolate one at a time. Leave some space between the chocolate and the stem. Lay each berry out on a tray that you have lined with wax paper. Place the filled tray in the fridge when you are done dipping.

If you are having trouble getting chocolate far enough up the berry, try transferring your melted chocolate to a narrow mug before dipping. This makes the puddle of chocolate deeper. Cool and decorate

Chill the dipped berries in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. You may also melt some white chocolate and drizzle it over the top to make them look fancier, then re-chill them until this is set.

Friends and family are sure to love your chocolate-dipped strawberries. Once you get the hang of the process, you can start experimenting with different types of chocolate and decorative patterns. You may even make some worthy of giving as gifts.

Answer 4

You get some strawberries and you dip them in some chocolate

Answer 5

Personally, I use throngs or tweezers. Throngs are mainly used for tossing and grabbing salad.

Answer 6

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