Red, White and Blue Strawberries
Sweet, juicy strawberries dipped in white and blue candy melts for a fun patriotic treat that’s as easy as it is festive.
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Fork or dipping tool
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 24 fresh strawberries washed and dried completely
- 1 cup white candy melts
- ½ cup blue candy melts
- ⅓ cup blue sanding sugar
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a bit of coconut oil (see notes below).
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip about two-thirds of the way into the white candy coating. Let any excess drip off.
- Place the dipped strawberry on the prepared tray and repeat with the remaining strawberries.
- Let the white coating set for about 5–10 minutes, or until just firm.
- Melt the blue candy melts in a clean microwave-safe bowl, using the same method as before.
- Dip the bottom third of each strawberry into the blue candy melt, just enough to create a red-white-blue layered look.
- Immediately dip or roll the blue end into a bowl of blue sanding sugar to coat.
- Return the finished strawberry to the tray and let them sit until fully set.
Notes
***Candy melts can sometimes be a little thick or clumpy when melted. To smooth things out, stir in about 1 -2 teaspoons of refined coconut oil at a time until the texture is silky and dippable. Avoid using water, as it will cause the candy melts to seize.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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