Strawberries in Belgian chocolate
Description
Choose high-quality chocolate for preparation. Belgian chocolate is considered one of the best. You can use dark, white, or milk chocolate. Use ripe, juicy, but firm berries.
Instructions
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Step 1
Before starting the preparation, gather all the necessary ingredients. Rinse the berries in cold water, dry them with a towel, and leave them to air-dry completely.
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Step 2
Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler — place the chocolate in a glass and set it in hot water. Gradually, it will begin to melt.
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Step 3
Add more chocolate to the melted mixture. The depth of the melted chocolate should be sufficient to dip the strawberries into it. Stir the mixture for even heating.
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Step 4
Prepare a sheet of parchment paper to place the chocolate-covered berries on.
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Step 5
The chocolate melted and became sufficiently liquid.
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Step 6
Dip each strawberry into the chocolate. Hold it for a moment to let the excess chocolate drip back into the glass.
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Step 7
Dip all the berries like this.
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Step 8
For decoration, you can use white chocolate. Place it in a piping bag and dip into hot water to melt.
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Step 9
Make a small cut in the pastry bag and decorate the berries.
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Step 10
Optionally, you can take sprinkles or freeze-dried berries.
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Step 11
Place the finished berries in the refrigerator to let the chocolate harden. Then they can be served.
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Step 12
Enjoy your meal!