454 g strawberries (approx. 12 strawberries)- stems on
200 g white chocolate - melted
Optional: blue sprinkles (gluten-free) or red and blue decorating gel (gluten-free) or shredded coconut dyed blue
Directions
Strawberries
Rinse strawberries under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Leave green leaves and /or stems on.
Set aside to completely dry.
White Chocolate (melt prior to dipping)
Using a bain marie (snug bowl over a pot of water), melt chopped chocolate.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Option #1 (Sprinkles)
Holding onto the green leaves or stem, dip strawberries in chocolate leaving a bit of red at the top. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
Dip chocolate dipped strawberries in blue sprinkles (bottom only). Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper to set up.
Let set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
Option #2 (Coloured Gel)
Holding onto the green leaves or stem, dip strawberries in chocolate leaving a bit of red at the top. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
If using gel, drizzle with red and blue gel once chocolate has set.
Let set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. Gel will stay slightly tacky to the touch.
Option #3 (Blue Coconut)
In a small bowl dye shredded coconut blue with liquid food colouring. Start with a few drops of colouring at a time. Mix until desired colour is achieved. Set aside.
Holding onto the green leaves or stem, dip strawberries in chocolate leaving a bit of red at the top. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
Dip chocolate dipped strawberries into blue coconut. (bottom only). Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper to set up.
Let set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.