Kitchen hack: No‑fail way to make perfect chocolate strawberries

Everyone should know this straightforward culinary tip. Not only is it reliable, but it is also useful for many occasions. When used in the video, toothpicks make things much easier.

Do you want to prepare a sweet surprise for a loved one but have no idea where to start? Or perhaps you're considering strawberries in chocolate, but your attempts usually result in a huge mess and a disappointing outcome.

It doesn’t have to be this way! All you need is the right technique that will never disappoint you. This simple and quick trick can be used in your kitchen today, and you probably already have all the necessary ingredients on hand.

It might seem that preparing strawberries with a chocolate coating is not difficult. Unfortunately, this is only in theory because significant complications tend to arise when it comes to practice.

First of all, chocolate gets everywhere — on the plate, kitchen counter, bowl, and even the coffee cup you were drinking from. This results in additional work because such a mess needs to be cleaned up later. Secondly, immersing strawberries in melted chocolate without proper protection can be problematic. The chocolate may not cover the fruit entirely or accidentally get on the green stem, compromising the final effect. This is a critical issue, especially if we want to make the strawberries as a gift. They simply have to look perfect, and today, I will tell you how to achieve that.

I am a fan of kitchen hacks and handmade gifts. I often prepare them in edible form. The same goes for strawberries in chocolate, which, thanks to a quick trick, come out perfect every time. How do I do that?

The key to success, in this case, is two inconspicuous toothpicks. Simply stick them gently into the juicy fruit and slowly immerse the strawberry in melted chocolate. I recommend preparing it in a water bath and pouring it into not-too-high glasses to maintain better control. The strawberry is completely coated with sweet chocolate from every side, thanks to the toothpicks. This avoids unnecessary mishaps and messes, ensuring each strawberry turns out perfectly. Lastly comes the decorating. Here, you have many interesting options to choose from. Chocolate in another colour, crushed pistachios, or colourful sprinkles work perfectly for this purpose.