2.5 How do I make chocolate covered strawberries?
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This article is from the Chocolate FAQ, by Monee Kidd faq@choco.com with numerous contributions by others.
2.5 How do I make chocolate covered strawberries?
Covering strawberries is not an easy task, but if you exercise a
little patience, you can come up with an excellent dessert treat. The main
thing to remember: Make sure the strawberries are _DRY_. Remember, even
the slightest moisture can ruin an entire batch of chocolate. If it's a
real humid day, wait until tomorrow, you'll have better success.
Prepare a cookie sheet or other flat surface with wax paper, small
enough to fit into your refrigerator. Lay your *dry* strawberries out on
a plate. Melt some chocolate, following the steps outlined above. Holding
each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the chocolate and place it on the
wax paper. If the chocolate gets too thick, return it to the heat, carefully.
Place the finished strawberries in the refrigerator and allow them to cool.
This is probably the best place to keep them; unless you are sure you've
tempered your chocolate well, the chocolate will melt at room temperature.
Some people choose to add a bit of baker's wax or paraffin to the chocolate.
This is an edible substance that also helps to keep the chocolate solid at
room temperature. Purely a subjective move, not necessary.
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