Storing Chocolate Covered Strawberries
To avoid sweating or leaking, it’s best to make chocolate covered strawberries the same day you plan to serve them. They will keep at room temperature for as long as 10 hours without a problem. Just leave them in a cool, dry place, uncovered, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigeration and Freezing Tips
Chocolate covered strawberries should be kept refrigerated. Do not leave the strawberries at room temperature for a long time after being refrigerated because they will start to sweat.
- Freezing Strawberries:
- Squeeze as much air as possible from the bags.
- Seal them tightly.
- Place them in the back of your freezer.
- Avoid placing them in the freezer door.
Chocolate covered strawberries can be kept in the refrigerator for several days when stored properly, though ideally, you’ll want to enjoy them within 48 hours. Cover them in wax paper and store them in an airtight container.
Preventing and Addressing Moisture Issues
Both chocolate and strawberries contain water. When they are subjected to a temperature change, this brings out the moisture. To prevent sweating on cakes, make them the same day. If your chocolate-covered strawberries are leaking, you can try to gently reheat the chocolate and re-dip the berries.
The trick to good chocolate covered strawberries is letting them dry completely before dipping, as water and chocolate do not mix.
Preparing for Dipping
- Drying After Washing:
- Gently dry strawberries with a towel.
- Lay them down on a towel to speed up the drying process.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries as Aphrodisiacs
From a nutritional point of view, there are plenty of qualities that classify strawberries as an aphrodisiac due to the powerful antioxidants they contain, along with many other nutrients, vitamins, and minerals known to support a healthy sex life.
General Tips
- Always use cold water when washing strawberries.
- Remove damaged or overripe strawberries promptly.
- Store strawberries in glass jars for freshness.
- Always wash strawberries before eating to remove any bugs or mites.
- To stop chocolate from sweating, use silica gel in room corners.