This is a quick and easy dessert idea for the 4th of July. It’s been posted on several blogs recently and my niece said she saw them in Martha’s magazine. I made them yesterday and took them to my sister’s annual 4th of July BBQ and everyone loved them. They are so festive and fun.
Instead of sanding sugar, I used Wilton Edible Glitter because I liked the darker blue color. I ran out of glitter before I ran out of chocolate and strawberries, so I just sprinkled the glitter on some of strawberries, which I thought looked just as fun. The sanding sugar is probably better for dipping, but it was fun using the glitter.
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Red, White and Blue Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 quart large whole strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- Blue sanding sugar sprinkles, or glitter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Pour blue sanding sugar into a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium-sized, microwave safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave on 50% power. Heat it in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until chocolate is smooth. When chocolate is smooth add shortening and stir until smooth.
- Dip the berries ⅔ of the way up into the chocolate. Dip the tips into the blue sugar, and place on parchment paper. Lay on the paper until they harden, if necessary, put them in the refrigerator until set.
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Barbara
Cute idea, Barbara. I’ve saved it for another year.
Hope you had a nice 4th with good food and lots of fireworks!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
Aww they’re so gorgeous mum and so eyecatching! Happy Fourth of July! 😀 xxx
Angie's Recipes
They are so pretty!
Susie
These look awesome! What a neat idea.
kim sisto robinson
~Barbara,
I wish I would have had this recipe for my weekend trip to Minneapolis.
How darn impressive!!! 🙂 WOWIE!
Desserts In My Kitchen
Hi Barbara, These strawberries looks simply amazing!! Happy 4th of July to you my friend! 🙂
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc
These are too cute! I love these! Have a happy 4th!!
kelley
Adorable! Perfect recipe that doesn’t require a hot stove and so festive for the holiday! Happy 4th!
sheila @ Elements
Perfect for Independence Day! You did a great job, and I’m sure they were all devoured! I need to remember this for next year. Have a safe and happy 4th of July! 🙂
kristy
Happy 4th of July! The strawberries looks stunning. Love the colours.
Hope you’re having a great week ahead.
Kristy
gloria
These look amazing!! have a happy 4th July!! gloria
BethieofVA
Tooooooo cute!!!!
Faith
These are such a cute idea!
Hope you have a wonderful Independence Day!
Tami
Very cute!
Happy 4th of July!
Liz@HoosierHomemade
Love the strawberries! Thanks for the shout out!
~Liz
Shannon [Tropical Eats]
very creative.
happy 4th!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest
I love that this recipe is so easy! Chocolate dipped strawberries are one of my favorites! Happy 4th, Barbara!
Rosa
So pretty! Happy 4th of July.
Cheers,
Rosa
Betty @ scrambled henfruit
I love these things! So pretty and also so easy to make! 🙂
Maris(In Good Taste)
These look perfect! Very patriotic!