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 mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 12 pieces
- 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
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.
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.