How to melt chocolate for chocolate covered strawberries

Q: What kind of chocolate do you use for dipping?

The ideal chocolate for melting and dipping is called couverture chocolate. (Find it here and here.) Couverture chocolate has a higher ratio of cocoa butter to cocoa, which helps it melt more smoothly. If you cant find couverture, use the best quality chocolate that you can find.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 31mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 11mg	56%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 29mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?
How do you thin out melted chocolate?
What kind of chocolate do you use for dipping?
What temperature do you melt chocolate for strawberries?

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?

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.

How do you thin out melted chocolate?

How to Thin Out Chocolate.

Add canola oil to chopped chocolate before you melt it. ... .

Add coconut oil to chocolate pieces before you melt them. ... .

Add paramount crystals to a large amount of chocolate. ... .

Grate solid cocoa butter into the melted chocolate. ... .

Stir vegetable oil into melted chocolate..

What kind of chocolate do you use for dipping?

The ideal chocolate for melting and dipping is called "couverture" chocolate. (Find it here and here.) Couverture chocolate has a higher ratio of cocoa butter to cocoa, which helps it melt more smoothly. If you can't find couverture, use the best quality chocolate that you can find.

What temperature do you melt chocolate for strawberries?

Leave the bowl over the hot water, stirring periodically, until the chocolate is completely melted. It needs to reach 115 degrees F for dark chocolate or 110 degrees F for milk or white chocolate on a digital thermometer. Try not to let the chocolate go over this temperature, especially if using white chocolate.