Are you looking for a simple and sweet treat for the Memorial Day weekend? Give Buddy Valastro’s, or The Cake Boss, strawberries a try.
Red, White and Blue Strawberries, Adapted
- large, sweet strawberries with the stems still attached
- good quality white chocolate chips, such as Ghiradelli (I prefer not to use wafers or the bars as the chips are easier to melt)
- blue sparkling sugar
First of all remember white chocolate is trickier to melt than its dark chocolate counterparts. Technically, white chocolate is not a chocolate, because it doesn’t have chocolate solids. Any moisture and heating the chocolate too high can cause the chocolate to seize. Trust me I have done this and it can turn into a lumpy mess!
Line a tray with wax paper. I use my copper double boiler to melt the chips. Heat a small amount of water to simmer in the bottom of the double boiler as you do not want the bowl to touch the water. Add the bowl with the chips in it and stir gently until melted.
Dip 2/3’s of each strawberry and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. I even rub the bottom of the berries against the bowl so there is not too much chocolate. Dip in the colored sugar and place on waxed paper to dry thoroughly.
These are best eaten the same day you make them.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2016/05/27/red-white-and-blue/
These are delicious 🙂 I’m linking these sweet treats to Fiesta Friday #121.
How lovely, wouldn’t mind those cooling strawberries right about now. Those colors are just so precious. Happy Memorial Day weekend Judi.
Buddy is another favorite chef – love his cakes and he’s a good Italian cook too! Have a great weekend – warm and humid here. Thank goodness for air conditioning 🙂
Just perfect for the holiday weekend! These are too cute <3 Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks Sarah – and they are easy to make too 🙂
What a wonderful idea! They look fantastic!
Thanks Sheryl – I experimented with this batch and I have to admit over a couple of days I ate them. Need to make more! You do need juicy sweet strawberries, the white chocolate melts in your mouth and the sugar crystals add a little crunch 🙂
Oh wow, what beautiful little treats! I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend!
They are too good – I have a feeling I will be making these often as long as the strawberries are juicy and fresh. Enjoy your weekend too Kathryn 🙂
Oh how beautiful! What a great idea and a presentation for a National Holiday! 🙂
We loved these tasty little bites of fruit, chocolate and a little sparkle with the blue sugar. I tried to take pictures outside and the flag kept turning in circles – they are a good thing 🙂
Judi, they look absolutely delicious! Have a nice weekend! 🙂
Thanks Linda – these “patriotic” strawberries are part of my weekend menu. It’s beautiful here but getting into the 80’s and high humidity. Enjoy your weekend as well 🙂
Love these! What a fun and cute idea! 🙂
They are very easy to make too Arlene 🙂
So pretty and festive!
Thanks Julie – good way to use those fat, juicy strawberries!
These are so special Judi!
Thanks Lynn – I thought so too! Perfect addition to any summertime meal (or when you can get good strawberries).
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What a fun, patriotic treat! 🙂
Thanks Nancy – definitely a summertime treat in the good ole USA 🙂
What a lovely idea!
Thanks – easy and delicious when the berries are so juicy and sweet 🙂
What fun!!!! Brilliant idea – you must have enjoyed making those 🙂
Thanks – I sure did 🙂 We enjoyed eating them too!
Adorable! I’ll remember this for the 4th…thanks for sharing. 🙂