Local strawberries are here! There is nothing like ripe, juicy strawberries grown close to home. One of the many delights of summer. This is an exceptional way to enjoy them, simple and so pretty! Their juicy goodness still shines through, but the creamy white chocolate and bright citrus sugar are great compliments.
White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Citrus Sugar
Origin: Epicurious
Notes: When melting white chocolate be sure to not let any moisture get into the bowl. The chocolate will seize up with the addition of the smallest bit of water. I like these served cold.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
6 ounces high quality white chocolate (I used Callebaut), chopped
16 large ripe strawberries
Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and citrus zest together with your fingertips until the sugar is moistened. Set aside.
Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler, (stir the chocolate in small bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water) stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from over water.
Holding 1 strawberry by the stem, dip the berry into chocolate, shake excess back into bowl. Turn the berry dipped-end up and sprinkle with citrus sugar, place on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining berries, chocolate, and sugar. Chill until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
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