Matcha White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
By: Aiya Matcha
Sweet and chocolate-y with a hint of tartness, these handmade treats will surely make your Valentine’s Day (or any other occassion) extra special this year.
SERVINGS: 20-25
TIME: 0 hrs, 30min
CATEGORY: Desserts
INGREDIENTS
- • 20-25 strawberries
- • 6 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- • 1 ½ tsp Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha
- • 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- • chocolate sprinkles (or other toppings), as desired
DIRECTIONS
- 1. Thoroughly wash and dry the strawberries and place them in the fridge.
- 2. Finely chop the white chocolate and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and microwave again for 20 seconds. If the chocolate has not melted, continue microwaving in 10 second increments until completely melted.
- 3. Sift the Matcha over the melted white chocolate and stir until combined.
- 4. Take the strawberries out of the fridge. Make sure each strawberry is completely dry before dipping it into the chocolate.
- 5. Gently hold the leaves of the strawberries and dip each into the Matcha chocolate ⅔ of the way, twirling the strawberry to get an even coat.
- 6. Dip into your desired toppings and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some strawberries with no toppings for the chocolate drizzle.
- 7. Chill the strawberries in the fridge for 8-10 minutes or until firm.
- 8. For the semi-sweet chocolate drizzle: microwave the chocolate for 45 seconds, stir, then microwave for another 15 seconds. If not completely melted, continue microwaving in 10 second increments until fully melted. Using a fork, lightly drizzle the chocolate onto the strawberries.
- 9. Chill in the freezer for another 8 minutes or until firm.
- 10. Share and enjoy!
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