Chocolate Covered Strawberry Crunch Recipes

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1 minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.)
• Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
• Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
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CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
• In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Dip lower half of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
• Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm, or until ready to serve. Store covered in refrigerator so chocolate does not soften (if made with oil, chocolate will soften more quickly at room temperature).

STRAWBERRY CRUNCH TOPPING RECIPE

Steps:

• For Traditional Strawberry Topping (OVEN BAKE METHOD): Preheat oven to 350-degrees F; line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Add Oreos to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped (24-32 pulses). Sprinkle the strawberry Jell-O powder over the Oreos. Pulse twice to combine. Pour the melted butter (and salt if using unsalted butter) over the mixture and pulse until thoroughly combined and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (about 8-12 pulses). Transfer the crumbles to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted and fragrant (baking time will depend upon oven strength and the amount of butter you use). Place baking sheet on a wire cooling rack and cool completely to room temperature. Use and enjoy or store for later!
• For Quick Strawberry Topping (NO-BAKE METHOD): Add the Oreos to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped (24-32 pulses). Add the strawberries to the bowl and pulse a few times to combine. Drizzle 5 tablespoons of melted butter (and salt if using unsalted butter) over the crushed strawberry mixture. Pulse or stir until the mixture is just moistened (not wet) and comes together. Stir in more melted butter, ½ tablespoon at a time, as needed. You want the mixture to resemble coarse crumbs - don't over process! Serve and enjoy or store for later!