Delicious and elegant to set out alongside glasses of champagne and wine. This holiday, make shiny Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for New Year's Eve.
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Fresh strawberries get a dark chocolate dip and a sprinkle of edible glitter and dust over the surface, and turn into the most beautiful, shiny Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for New Year's.
Sometimes I call these my "shiny new year" chocolate-covered strawberries—a reference only understood by those who've seen the old Rankin-Bass holiday special, Rudolph's Shiny New Year. (If you haven't seen it, don't bother—it's terrible.)
Either way, these chocolate strawberries will be a big hit at your holiday party.
Why you'll love these treats
These shiny, chocolate-covered strawberries are easy to prepare. Just give fresh, dry strawberries a dip in melted chocolate and let them rest.
Lollipop sticks inserted into whole strawberries make them easier to dip and to decorate after the chocolate sets. Find gorgeous, shimmering edible glitter and edible dusts (brands include Wilton, Luster Dust, and more) online or at local craft stores like Michael's.
Keep this recipe in mind for other occasions, too. Chocolate-covered strawberries are perfect for milestone birthday parties and for wedding showers.
What do chocolate-covered strawberries taste like?
Fresh strawberries are juicy, sweet with a little bit of tartness, and a flavor that's like candy wrapped in sunshine. They pair perfectly with a coating of creamy and rich dark chocolate, giving the strawberries a little snap as you bite through. Together, they make a treat that tastes fresh, pure, and sinfully indulgent.
What's the best chocolate for strawberries?
Because strawberries are so sweet, dark chocolate is a good partner: it's has bitter notes to offset that sweetness while also tasting really chocolaty.
You can certainly try coating your strawberries with milk or white chocolate, just keeping in mind that they will be much sweeter.
🔪 How to make shiny Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for New Year's
Step 1: Prepare the strawberries
The berries should be rinsed and allowed to dry before covering them in chocolate. You can leave the leaves on if they're still bright and in good shape, or strip them off if you'd rather. Insert 2-inch lollipop sticks into the tops of the berries
Step 2: Melt the chocolate
Place the chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until they are melted and smooth.
Step 3: Dip the strawberries
Hold the strawberries by the sticks and dip them into the chocolate, coating them completely. Tap the excess off, then set the berries in a wax paper-lined dish.
Step 4: Add the shine
When the berries are all dipped, dust them with the pearl dust and the edible glitter. Cover the dish holding the berries with plastic wrap (don't smudge the tops though!) and let the berries rest until the chocolate has set.
Step 5: Add ribbon
When the berries can be handled, tie pieces of silver and gold ribbons to the sticks. Arrange the berries on a serving platter.
FAQs
Should chocolate-covered strawberries be served cold or at room temperature?
After dipping, let the strawberries set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm. Keep them at room temperature and, ideally, serve them that same day. Leftover chocolate-covered strawberries can be stored in the fridge for a day or so. I don't refrigerate the berries before serving because this can make gray streaks and blotches appear on the chocolate.
How do I keep chocolate-covered strawberries from getting soggy?
Choose strawberries that are firm with no soft spots or leaking juices. Be sure they have air-dried completely after rinsing them. Serve the chocolate-covered strawberries within a day of dipping them. Leftover strawberries stored in the fridge will quickly start to get soggy which is why they should be eaten as soon as possible.
Tips
- Give the berries enough time to air-dry after rinsing. They need to be dry before dipping, as any water on the surface will make the chocolate seize.
- I recommend lining a casserole pan with wax paper to hold the berries after they're dipped. The sides of the pan are high enough to cover with plastic wrap and not touch the wet chocolate.
- It's best to prepare these on the day of your event, perhaps in the morning if you are planning an evening party. I don't recommend refrigerating your dipped strawberries: not only can the berries begin to get slimy, but the chocolate is also prone to grayish streaks when it goes in and out of temperature extremes. Instead, dip your strawberries then give them several hours to set in a cool, room-temperature spot.
Find the recipe for Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for New Year's below, and here are a few more holiday treats you should make!
💬 Have you tried these strawberries? Leave a comment for me below!
📖 Recipe
Shiny Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for New Year's
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole fresh strawberries, rinsed and allowed to dry completely
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
- 4-inch lollipop sticks cut in half to make 2-inch sticks
- Wilton Silver Pearl Dust
- Silver sanding sugar, like CK Sanding Glitter or Wilton Silver Sanding Sugar
- Silver and gold thin ribbon
Instructions
Prepare the strawberries:
- Line a large casserole dish with waxed paper.
- If the leaves are still fresh and green you can leave them on. Otherwise, gently snip the leaves off without tearing the strawberry. (They'll be decorated with ribbon anyway.)
- Use a skewer or the tip of a knife to poke a hole in the top of the berry, then push a 2-inch lollipop stick into the top of each one.
Melt the chocolate:
- Heat water in the bottom of a double boiler and place the dark chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in the top pan. (You can also place a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of water.)
- Heat the water to a simmer, and stir the chocolate chips until they are smooth and melted.
Cover the strawberries:
- Dip the strawberries one at a time into the chocolate while holding onto the stick—you can also use a spoon to help scoop chocolate over the berry. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then set each dipped strawberry into the waxed paper-lined dish.
Add the sparkle:
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the strawberries first with a bit of the pearl dust, and then with some of the sanding sugar. Continue this way until all of the strawberries are decorated.
- Loosely cover the dish with plastic wrap, being careful not to touch the surfaces of the strawberries.
- Allow the strawberries to set for several hours in a cool place away from heat, but do not refrigerate them.
Add the ribbon:
- Shortly before serving the strawberries, cut short lengths of silver and gold ribbon and curl the ends. Tie ribbon around the sticks on each strawberry.
- Transfer the berries to a platter or festive dish and set them out for your guests. (Preferably in a spot where light will hit them and set the glitter sparkling!)
Notes
FAQs
Should chocolate-covered strawberries be served cold or at room temperature?
After dipping, let the strawberries set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm. Keep them at room temperature and, ideally, serve them that same day. Leftover chocolate-covered strawberries can be stored in the fridge for a day or so. I don't refrigerate the berries before serving because this can make gray streaks and blotches appear on the chocolate.How do I keep chocolate-covered strawberries from getting soggy?
Choose strawberries that are firm with no soft spots or leaking juices. Be sure they have air-dried completely after rinsing them. Serve the chocolate-covered strawberries within a day of dipping them. Leftover strawberries stored in the fridge will quickly start to get soggy which is why they should be eaten as soon as possible.Tips
- Give the berries enough time to air-dry after rinsing. They need to be dry before dipping, as any water on the surface will make the chocolate seize.
- I recommend lining a casserole pan with wax paper to hold the berries after they're dipped. The sides of the pan are high enough to cover with plastic wrap and not touch the wet chocolate.
- It's best to prepare these on the day of your event, perhaps in the morning if you are planning an evening party. I don't recommend refrigerating your dipped strawberries: not only can the berries begin to get slimy, but the chocolate is also prone to grayish streaks when it goes in and out of temperature extremes. Instead, dip your strawberries then give them several hours to set in a cool, room-temperature spot.
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