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Football Strawberries
Serves12
Cooking time
32m
These Football Strawberries are a fun, chocolatey twist on your favourite berry – perfect for game day snacks or sporty-themed parties! Juicy strawberries are dipped in rich dark chocolate and decorated with classic white "laces" for a playful look that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Whether you're hosting a match-day gathering or just love a creative treat, these are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 punnet250g Driscoll’s strawberries, at room temperature
200gdark chocolate melts
2 tspsvegetable oil
100gwhite chocolate melts or 1 x tube white writing icing
Method
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Chocolate
Line a tray with baking paper. Put the dark chocolate melts in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 30 second bursts until smooth. Stir between each burst. Stir in the oil.
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Assembling
Working with one at a time, gather up the strawberry leaves to hold the strawberry from the top. Gently dip strawberry into the chocolate, tipping the bowl slightly, if necessary, to cover the strawberry. Allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl and place strawberry on the prepared tray. Repeat with the remaining strawberries. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
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Decorating
Put the white chocolate melts (if using) in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 20 second bursts until smooth. Stir between each burst. Spoon the chocolate into a piping bag with a small (about 1mm) plain nozzle or a zip lock bag and snip off the corner (being careful not to snip off too much). Pipe the ‘laces’ with the chocolate or icing onto the strawberries and allow to set.
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Serving
Serve when set or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Best served at room temperature, on the day they are made. TIP: Remove strawberries from the fridge about 30 minutes before dipping. Less condensation will form on the strawberries, and the chocolate will better coat them. TIP: Tubes of writing icing are available in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.
