What is the best white chocolate to use?

I like to use Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers. You can also use a white chocolate baking bar, but steer clear of white chocolate chips.

Should strawberries be cold before dipping in chocolate?

NO! You need the strawberries to be room temperature before dipping. Take them out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before you're planning on dipping.

How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?

You want them to be room temperature and DRY before dipping in the chocolate. Dry well with a paper towel before dipping in order to allow the chocolate to stick.

Can I use a different berry?

You could also coat raspberries or blackberries in white chocolate it you prefer. I suggest spooning the white chocolate over top since they're small.

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Name: White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound large strawberries- washed and dried (about 15-16); 10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers; Toppings as needed (see note below)

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a simple, 2 ingredient treat. They're naturally gluten free and great for holiday and birthday parties, or even gift giving! Everyone always loves these elegant, white chocolate strawberries.

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 15 Servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Coated
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 pound large strawberries- washed and dried (about 15-16)
10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
Toppings as needed (see note below)

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Instructions

Add white chocolate melting wafers to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between each interval until all of the chocolate is melted
Hold the strawberry by its stem, and dip 3/4 of the berry into the melted white chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off into the bowl
Place the berry onto a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat step 2 with the remaining strawberries
Allow the chocolate 8-10 minutes to harden, then serve an enjoy

Notes

Room temperature berries: You want the strawberries to be at room temperature to prevent the chocolate from cracking as well as helping it to stick. the condensation that can build up from the rapid change in temperature isn't good for the chocolate.
DRY strawberries: On that same note, it's important to make these with really dry strawberries. Either dry with a paper towel or absorbent tea towel to remove any water before dipping.
Right kind of white chocolate: White chocolate chips are not meant to be melted down and used as a coating. You'll want white chocolate melting wafers or even a baking chocolate bar for these white chocolate strawberries.
Work quickly: You will want to work quickly before the chocolate begins to harden. I suggest prepping everything beforehand so you're ready to go.
Toppings: Get creative with the decorations! You can finish with sprinkles, nonpareils, or even crushed Oreos immediately after placing the berry onto the tray. You want to do it before the chocolate hardens. You could also finish with a drizzle of dark chocolate for a bold, yet elegant look. This gets done once the chocolate is hard.
Storing: White chocolate strawberries are best enjoyed within 2 days, but will last for up to 5 if stored in an airtight container in the fridge

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/white-chocolate-covered-strawberries/