Any tips on making Tuxedo Strawberries. They look easy, but I thought I'd better ask. Thanks so much.?

Answer 1

2 quarts of firm large strawberries
2 (12 ounce) bags semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 (6 ounce) boxes white chocolate or almond bark

Wash strawberries and dry well with a paper towel.
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining with waxed paper.
In a medium sized, microwave-safe bowl, break up white chocolate into small pieces and melt, on medium power (my microwave I used 60% power) for approximately 4-6 minutes, checking and stirring every 2 minutes or so (we don't want the chocolate to burn). Remove from microwave and dip strawberries one at a time, holding each berry by the stem/leaves, and dipping right up to the base of the stem/leaves. Place on baking sheet/waxed paper and repeat for all strawberries.
Place sheet in refrigerator til white chocolate sets, about 15-20 minutes.
In another medium sized bowl, melt chocolate chips, using same time frame and power level as above (60%, 4-6 minutes). Grasp strawberries by stems again, dipping one side into the chocolate, then the other side, so that the brown chocolate makes a "V" shape visible from the front of the strawberry.
Now, with a toothpick, "paint" on 2 or 3 buttons and a bow tie at the top of the berry (near the stem) with the brown chocolate.
Cool on the baking sheet/waxed paper, in refrigerator, til chocolate is set. Strawberries will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Answer 2

they are way easy. Baker's Chocolate now has these cups with chocolate pieces in it, you just microwave it and dip. Lots easier than melting plain chocolate and aiding a thinner like crisco. This is self contained. Lay berries on wax paper when done with the dipping part. Use a toothpick to make the buttons for the tuxedo.

Yummmm....just thinking about it motivates me to make some this weekend for my own special treat.

Answer 3

They are easy. Make sure you have very dry strawberries. Heat your chocolate gently, even in the microwave or it will seize ( become grainy and stiff-you have to throw it out and start again) and add a drop of cooking oil, any kind to keep it shinny. Put the dipped strawberries on waxed paper and they should remove easily!
Enjoy!

Answer 4

I love to make chocolate covered strawberries...my advice is to make sure the white chocolate is completely dry before you dip into the milk (or dark) chocolate. I always use vanilla and chocolate flavored almond bark when I make them, it hardens quickly. Oh yeah, it's best to line a big cookie sheet (or your countertop) with wax paper to set them on after you dip...when they dry they will peel right off the paper. Make sure after you've washed your strawberries they are completely dry before you start dipping! Good luck!

Answer 5

Yeah, they're about as easy as they look. Figure out which side is best fro the berries to lay on before making them so they sit up right. And be sure they are impeccably clean AND dry before starting.

Answer 6

To me, a tuxedo is a few thing of a gown or uniform. i've got on no account been one to locate maximum costumes or uniforms appealing (sexually or in any different case, or on adult adult males or females). I actually have a tendency to locate specific kinds of tasteful casual positioned on greater flattering and appealing than any sort of uniform (or, in the different direction, any sort of clothing designed to easily get by utilising the indecent exposure regulations).

Answer 7

Tip: Use a toothpick to dot on a tiny bowtie and a couple of tiny buttons beneath it.

Answer 8

use really good quality chocolate, and add a little bi tof edible way to it when you melt it. it'll make the chocolate set up better, adn keep it shiny too.

Answer 9

http://www.gfs.com/content_canada/recipes/files/dec_recipe.pdf