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Strawberry crunch strawberries on parchment paper.
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Strawberry Crunch Strawberries

Easy strawberry crunch strawberries dipped in white chocolate or candy melts and strawberry shortcake crunch crumbles. Perfect for Valentine's Day, parties, weddings, baby showers, or bridal showers.
Prep Time28 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 12 pieces

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

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.