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Tuxedoed Strawberries

By: Crisco Baking Sticks® 
"Chocolate strawberries are delicious, and dressed for any occasion with this two-toned decoration recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 strawberries
 

Ingredients

  • 24 strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening or Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Wipe strawberries clean. Dry with paper towels.
  2. Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium (50% power), or defrost setting, 45 seconds. Stir. Repeat until chocolate is soft and shortening is melted. Stir until mixture is smooth. Repeat process with white chocolate and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening.
  3. Hold 1 strawberry by its green top; dip 3/4 of berry into melted white chocolate. Let excess drip off. Repeat with remaining berries. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Dip each white chocolate-dipped berry at an angle into melted semi-sweet chocolate, creating one side of the lapel. Repeat at an angle on the other side of the berry. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Place a small amount of melted semi-sweet chocolate into a small resealable plastic bag. Cut small tip off one corner. Pipe on buttons and a bowtie. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate coating is firm.

Footnotes

  • Tip: Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead but are best eaten the same day. Keep refrigerated.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 257 | Total Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by KatzMama   view full review
My husband's co-worker made these for our wedding reception, and they were absolutely AMAZING!...

 

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