Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Carrots
Spring is the season of fresh flavors and vibrant colors, making it the perfect time to enjoy fun and festive treats like strawberry carrots.
Equipment
- Piping bag
Ingredients
- 20 strawberries (about 1 pound)
- 12 ounce Orange candy melts
Serving suggestion:
- Oreo crumbs
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Set aside. (See note 2)
- Heat the orange candy melts in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until fully melted and smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before dipping.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted candy. Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to set.
- Pour the remaining melted candy into a piping bag, snip a small tip, and drizzle it over the strawberries for added texture. Allow them to harden.
- Arrange on a layer of crushed Oreo cookies to create a “soil” effect before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry, as any moisture can make the chocolate seize and lose its smooth finish.
- If the strawberries are coming straight from the fridge, leave them at room temperature for about 30 minutes to avoid condensation buildup after wiping dry.
- If the melted chocolate seems too thin, let it cool a bit before dipping to prevent clumping as you dip.
- A fork works just fine for drizzling if a piping bag isn’t available.
- If orange candy melts aren’t available, substitute with white chocolate or melting wafers mixed with an oil-based gel food color. Please do not use water-based food coloring, as it will ruin the chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
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