Making strawberry crunch strawberries is a sweet way to show your love. Perfect for a baby shower, bridal shower, weddings and Valentine’s Day.
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What Are Strawberry Crunch Strawberries?
Fresh strawberries are dipped into melted white chocolate, candy melts, almond bark, melting wafers or white chocolate chips.
Then dipped into a delicious a homemade copycat strawberry shortcake crunch topping. The outside crunchies are inspired by the nostalgic Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars.
How To Prep Strawberries Before Dipping Them Into Chocolate?
Rinse the strawberries in a water and vinegar mixture. Dry them with paper towels and let them dry completely. Since water and chocolate do not mix well, very dry strawberries are best.
Check out these other Strawberry Crunch recipes - White Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake and Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding.
Easiest Way To Melt Chocolate
The easiest and most convenient way to melt chocolate is in the microwave. You can start melting at about 30 seconds remove and mix. Intervals at 10-15 until fully melted and smooth is best for dipping.
Chocolate Options & Coloring
There are many options for “chocolate” to cover the strawberries, depending on your flavor preference or budget.
From premium white chocolate bars and chips to affordable options like almond bark and candy melts.
Coloring White Chocolate
Less is more when it comes to coloring white chocolate, candy melts, or almond bark. You’ll want to choose an oil based coloring, Wilton candy colors can be easily found in stores and online.
Do not use gel or water based coloring, the chocolate will seize up and become clumpy.
Add a small drop at a time into the melted chocolate mixture. Mix well and then add more when needed.
Using Pink Candy Melts
If you want to not color the white chocolate or almond bark, use pink candy melts. Candy melts comes in a variety of colors. Different shades of pinks from light to bright.
It’s so easy to just melt the candy melts or wafers in the microwave and dip. Follow the directions on the back of the package.
Natural Food Coloring Option
One option to color white chocolate with natural food coloring, is dehydrated finely ground beet powder.
Since we are using a powder not a liquid (do not add water to melted chocolate), you will notice specks of powder, almost like pink sprinkles throughout.
If you are looking for a Strawberry Crunch Topping recipe with jello that has natural dyes and kosher, it has a section this the above blogpost.
How To Thin Out Melted Chocolate
Thin out the chocolate for easier melting and dipping with coconut oil. Substitutions include vegetable oil or shortening. Add a couple teaspoons to the chocolate prior to melting it.
If you prefer too thin out candy melts or almond bark use EZ Thin, vegetable oil or shortening.
Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipes
There are two ways to make the strawberry crunch topping, a super easy no bake or a baked with jello and vanilla pudding.
No Bake Strawberry Crunch Topping
The easiest strawberry shortcake crumbles recipe is no bake and uses only 2 ingredients, Golden Oreos and pink sugar wafers. All you need is a small blend or food processor to crumble them. Check out the full recipe here.
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Topping With Jello and Pudding
This baked option for strawberry shortcake crumble topping is made with strawberry jello and vanilla pudding mix. It has that strawberry sweet smell and taste, that is buttery and crumbly. Check out the recipe here.
Other Dessert Crunch Toppings
Here are 6 additional dessert crunch toppings to dip the strawberries in. Yum.
How To Box and Gift
Making strawberry crunch strawberries as a gift or party favor is a delicious DIY. I purchase small boxes with clear windows at my local Walmart and craft stores.
The picture above is a cookie box that came with a package of three. It fits about 4 strawberries perfectly. You’ll also need mini white muffin liners or cups to put the finished strawberries into. Seal the box and decorate with a colorful ribbon.
Make Ahead & Storage Options
Made ahead chocolate covered strawberries can be left out at room temperature for up to 24 hours wrapped in plastic wrap.
Leftover chocolate covered strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To absorb moisture place two sheets of paper towel dusted lightly with baking soda at the bottom of your storage container. Place a piece of parchment paper on the dusted paper towels, then place your chocolate strawberries on the parchment paper. Wrap the storage container with plastic wrap.
Freeze leftover chocolate covered strawberries in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Step by Step Photos and Directions
- Grab the white chocolate, fresh strawberries, and strawberry crunch topping. Optional: coconut oil, Ez Thin, or vegetable oil.
2. To a large bowl add fresh strawberries and fill with water. Add about 3 tablespoons of vinegar and let sit for 5-8 minutes. Drain into a sieve or colander and rinse well.
3. Individual dry them with paper towel and place them on a sheet pan or tray to fully dry and bring to room temperature.
4. Place white chocolate chips, chopped bar, or wafers and coconut oil into a microwavable safe glass bowl.
5. Microwave for about 20-30 seconds, remove and stir. Place back in microwave for 5-10 seconds intervals until smooth.
6. Pierce the top of each strawberry with a toothpick.
7. Dip your fresh strawberry into the chocolate mixture covering about ¾ of the berry.
8. Allow the excess mixture to drip off.
9. Then into strawberry shortcake crunch topping, sprinkle until fully coated.
10. Place on parchment lined plate or tray.
11. Allow to fully dry for about 15 minutes or place in the fridge or freezer to set up faster.
12. Remove the toothpicks.
13. Serve Immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Enjoy.
Strawberry Crunch Strawberries
Equipment
- Microwavable Bowls
- Spoons
- Parchment Paper
- Paper Towel
- Plate or Tray
- Shallow bowl or small plate
Ingredients
- 10-12 Strawberries Fresh, Washed, and Towel Dried
- ¾-1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Bar
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
Candy Melts or Almond Bark
- 6-8 oz Candy Melts or Almond Bark Pink Candy Melts (No coloring required)
- 2-3 teaspoon EZ Thin, Vegetable Oil or Shortening (optional)
Natural Coloring
- ⅛- ¼ tsp Beet Powder (Less is more)
Coloring
- 1-2 drops Red Oil Based Coloring
Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Topping
- 1 ½ cups Strawberry Crunch Topping (Easy No Bake Recipe)
- Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Topping (Baked)
Instructions
Wash, Prep, and Dry Fresh Strawberries
- To a large bowl add fresh strawberries and fill with water. Add about 3 tablespoons of vinegar and let sit for 5-8 minutes. Drain into a sieve or colander and rinse well.
- Individual dry them with paper towel and place them on a sheet pan or tray to fully dry and bring to room temperature.
- Place prepped fresh strawberries on a sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper.
Melting White Candy Melts or Almond Bark
- Please review the directions on the back of the packaging for melting instructions.
- Place white candy melts or almond bark into a microwavable safe glass bowl. Optional: Add EZ Thin, Vegetable Oil or Shortening if preferred.
- Microwave for about 20-30 seconds, remove and stir. Place back in microwave for 5-10 seconds intervals until smooth.
Melting White Chocolate Chips, Bar, or Wafers
- Place white chocolate chips, chopped bar, or wafer and coconut oil into a microwavable safe glass bowl.
- Microwave for about 20-30 seconds, remove and stir. Place back in microwave for 5-10 seconds intervals until smooth.
Coloring White Chocolate or Candy Melts
- If using white candy melts or white chocolate, add one drop of red oil based coloring at a time. Mix well. Add another drop if needed,until you like the shade of pink.
- If using pink candy melts, no coloring required unless you want it a deep or bright pink.
Natural Coloring
- If using white candy melts or white chocolate add the beet powder a little at a time. Mix well after each addition of powder. Add until you like the shade of pink.
Dipping Strawberries Into Strawberry Crunch Topping
- Make sure the white chocolate or candy melt mixture is smooth. It will make it easier to dip. Pierce the top of each strawberry with a toothpick.
- Dip your fresh strawberry into the melted chocolate mixture covering about ¾ of the berry. Allow the excess mixture to drip off.
- Then into strawberry shortcake crunch topping, sprinkle until fully coated. Place on parchment lined plate or tray.
- Allow to fully dry for about 15 minutes or place in the fridge or freezer to set up faster.
- Serve Immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
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