Create a tuxedo pattern on strawberries by dipping them in melted chocolate.
Tuxedo chocolate-covered strawberries are typically served at weddings or other formal events as appetizers, part of the dessert or as wedding favors. The strawberries are dipped into white and dark chocolate carefully to create a pattern that resembles a tuxedo jacket. Small details like the buttons and bow tie on the jacket are then added to complete the look. Once you fully decorate the strawberries, the chocolate needs to set and harden completely. The strawberries are best served on the day they are prepared.
Instructions
1. Rinse the fresh strawberries under cool running water. Dry the strawberries off with paper towels fully because the water will seize the chocolate and cause it to become lumpy.
2. Melt 6 oz. of white chocolate in a double boiler. You can also chop it into fine pieces and microwave it in a microwave-safe container on 50 percent power in 30-second intervals.
3. Hold the strawberry by the green end. Dip it into the white chocolate and pull it out slowly. Twirl the strawberry to allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
4. Turn the strawberry so that it points toward the ceiling. Allow it to point this way for one to two seconds. Place the strawberry on wax paper and allow it to dry completely.
5. Melt 8 oz. of dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip the strawberry into the dark chocolate in a 45-degree angle from both of the sides to create a tuxedo jacket. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and then place the strawberries on wax paper to dry.
6. Fill a piping bag with melted dark chocolate. Use a very small tip and draw the buttons and bow tie onto the exposed white area of the tuxedo jacket on the strawberry. Allow the strawberries to cool completely. Expedite the drying process by placing them in the freezer for three to five minutes.
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