Perfect Black and Gold Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tower Recipe for Easy Party Dessert
A stunning and easy-to-make dessert featuring fresh strawberries dipped in rich dark chocolate with a luxurious edible gold dust finish, assembled into an impressive tower perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 20-25 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb large fresh strawberries with green tops intact
- 12 oz good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended)
- 4 oz white chocolate for drizzling (or black cocoa chocolate for deeper contrast)
- Edible gold luster dust or spray, food-grade
- Black cocoa powder (optional, for mixing with white chocolate drizzle)
- Wax or parchment paper for setting dipped strawberries
- Chocolate covered strawberry tower stand or styrofoam cone
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly with cold water and paper towels; ensure they are completely dry (about 10 minutes).
- Chop dark chocolate finely and melt using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy (5-7 minutes).
- Dip each strawberry about three-quarters of the way into the melted dark chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- When dipped strawberries are mostly set but still slightly tacky (about 10 minutes), brush or spray edible gold dust lightly over them.
- Melt white chocolate (or black cocoa chocolate) in a clean bowl using the same method. Drizzle thin lines decoratively over the dipped strawberries using a spoon or piping bag.
- Chill strawberries in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to fully set the chocolate coating.
- Assemble the tower by inserting strawberries with the stem side down into the holes of the tower stand or poke into the foam cone, overlapping slightly for fullness (10-15 minutes).
- Add final touches like extra edible gold dust or drizzle if desired. Keep the tower refrigerated until serving, but bring out 10 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from sliding off. Use a double boiler for better chocolate melting control. If chocolate thickens, gently reheat and add a splash of coconut or vegetable oil to smooth it. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; avoid freezing. Bring tower to room temperature 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate covered
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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