Tuxedoed Strawberries
Tuxedoed Strawberries is a gluten free and dairy free recipe with 24 servings. One serving contains 139 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of semi-sweet chocolate chips, strawberries, baking sticks all-vegetable shortening, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It works well as a cheap hor d'oeuvre. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Wipe strawberries clean. Dry with paper towels.
Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium (50% power), or defrost setting, 45 seconds. Stir. Repeat until chocolate is soft and shortening is melted. Stir until mixture is smooth. Repeat process with white chocolate and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening.
Hold 1 strawberry by its green top; dip 3/4 of berry into melted white chocolate.
Let excess drip off. Repeat with remaining berries.
Place on prepared baking sheet.
Dip each white chocolate-dipped berry at an angle into melted semi-sweet chocolate, creating one side of the lapel. Repeat at an angle on the other side of the berry.
Place on prepared baking sheet.
Place a small amount of melted semi-sweet chocolate into a small resealable plastic bag.
Cut small tip off one corner. Pipe on buttons and a bowtie. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate coating is firm.