Have you ever been to a wedding where they have those chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries? If you haven’t seen them in a wedding on a groom’s cake, then you’ve probably seen pictures of these cute dressed up chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries. Just yesterday my own dad (who notices nothing about weddings), was telling me about a groom’s cake that had a little chocolate dipped bride and groom, surrounded by chocolate dipped strawberries matching the groomsmen and bridesmaids (in their colored bridesmaid dress as well, totally cute idea! So I started thinking about just how easy it can be to make your own little chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries for your wedding! The instructions were ultra easy to find, and you’ll be surprised about how simple making these little guys can be.
Ingredients to Make Chocolate Dipped Tuxedo Strawberries
First of all, of course, you’re going to need some large strawberries that are in good shape that still have the leaves and stems attached.
You can get these at the grocery store, but they will cost a little more than the strawberries with just the leaves on them. But, pick whatever kind you want. Then, you’re going to need about 8 ounces of white chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips for dipping your strawberries, about a tablespoon of shortening for each, a toothpick and a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping bag, then a ziplock with one corner cut out will work just fine!
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Tuxedo Strawberries
Heat the white chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot water, and add in 1 tbl of shortening, stirring it until it’s nice and smooth. Then, dip each strawberry into the white chocolate and cover about 3/4 to the stem of the strawberry. Put the strawberries on a tray with wax paper and refrigerate. While they’re cooling, heat the semisweet chocolate chips with 1 tbl of shortening in a double boiler over hot water until it’s smooth. Then, dip one side of the already white strawberry into the semisweet chocolate, and once all strawberries have been done, chill for about 10 minutes, pull the tray back out and dip the other side into the semisweet chocolate until you have V shaped look on the front of the strawberry to look like a shirt and jacket, and stick them back in the refrigerator. Once they’re chilled again, take your toothpick and dip it into the semisweet chocolate, and make three dots for buttons on the white part. Once you’ve done all the strawberries, empty the rest of the semisweet chocolate into your piping bag or ziploc bag, and make little bow ties a the top of each “white shirt”. Ta da!! Your strawberries are all dressed up and ready for the occasion!
Dipping Techniques
If you’ve never made chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries before, it can be easy to get overwhelmed if the chocolate isn’t working with you, or if you don’t know these helpful techniques. First of all, don’t use wet strawberries. If you need to wash them, then dry them off very well because any water droplets will keep the chocolate from sticking to the berries. When you’re dipping the strawberry, it’s important to remember that once the berry is completely out of the chocolate, give it a little spin/twist to swirl the excess chocolate off of the berry. This will fill in any places you missed and give you a nice even line of chocolate at the base.
Chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries are really simple to make, but they leave such a fantastic impression on anyone that sees them. If you’re planning a DIY wedding, then this can be a great addition to any party, reception or even wedding cake.
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