This is a quick and easy dessert idea for the 4th of July. It’s been posted on several blogs recently and my niece said she saw them in Martha’s magazine. I made them yesterday and took them to my sister’s annual 4th of July BBQ and everyone loved them. They are so festive and fun.
Instead of sanding sugar, I used Wilton Edible Glitter because I liked the darker blue color. I ran out of glitter before I ran out of chocolate and strawberries, so I just sprinkled the glitter on some of strawberries, which I thought looked just as fun. The sanding sugar is probably better for dipping, but it was fun using the glitter.
These are so easy to make, you still have time to serve them at your 4th of July party.
Red, White and Blue Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Ingredients:
1 quart large whole strawberries
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Blue sanding sugar, sprinkles, or glitterDirections:
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Pour blue sanding sugar into a small bowl and set aside.
In a medium-sized, microwave safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave on 50% power. Heat it in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until chocolate is smooth.
When chocolate is smooth add shortening and stir until smooth.
Dip the berries 2/3 of the way up into the chocolate. Dip the tips into the blue sugar, and place on parchment paper.
Lay on the paper until they harden, if necessary, put them in the refrigerator until set.
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Other fun 4th of July desserts:
July 4th Cake, I Am Baker
Homemade Marshmallows Kabobs, Hoosier Homemade
Red, White and Blueberry Cookie Tarts, Apron Strings
Fireworks Cookies, The Recipe Girl
Patriotic Layered Jello, The Changeable Table
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa Salad
I love to bake, especially cookies, cakes, and pies.
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These look perfect! Very patriotic!
Maris(In Good Taste) recently posted..Watermelon, Feta and Basil Salad
I love these things! So pretty and also so easy to make! :)
Betty @ scrambled henfruit recently posted..A Butter and Sugar Hug for Monet- My Mama’s Cold Oven Pound Cake
So pretty! Happy 4th of July.
Cheers,
Rosa
I love that this recipe is so easy! Chocolate dipped strawberries are one of my favorites! Happy 4th, Barbara!
Lauren from Lauren’s Latest recently posted..Recipes for the 4th of July
very creative.
happy 4th!
Shannon [Tropical Eats] recently posted..The Happiest of Hours
Love the strawberries! Thanks for the shout out!
~Liz
Liz@HoosierHomemade recently posted..4th of July Tie Dye Tshirts
Very cute!
Happy 4th of July!
Tami recently posted..July ’11 Cookie Carnival Round Up
These are such a cute idea!
Hope you have a wonderful Independence Day!
Faith recently posted..Happy Fourth of July!
Tooooooo cute!!!!
These look amazing!! have a happy 4th July!! gloria
Happy 4th of July! The strawberries looks stunning. Love the colours.
Hope you’re having a great week ahead.
Kristy
kristy recently posted..Deep Fried Guava & Apple Jam Puffs
Perfect for Independence Day! You did a great job, and I’m sure they were all devoured! I need to remember this for next year. Have a safe and happy 4th of July! :)
Adorable! Perfect recipe that doesn’t require a hot stove and so festive for the holiday! Happy 4th!
These are too cute! I love these! Have a happy 4th!!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc recently posted..Fourth of July Buttermilk Cupcakes
Hi Barbara, These strawberries looks simply amazing!! Happy 4th of July to you my friend! :)
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~Barbara,
I wish I would have had this recipe for my weekend trip to Minneapolis.
How darn impressive!!! :) WOWIE!
kim sisto robinson recently posted..SPIDER
These look awesome! What a neat idea.
They are so pretty!
Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Paprika Chicken
Aww they’re so gorgeous mum and so eyecatching! Happy Fourth of July! :D xxx
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..The Mad Mock Apple Pie Made From Ritz Crackers. Yes, Really!
Cute idea, Barbara. I’ve saved it for another year.
Hope you had a nice 4th with good food and lots of fireworks!
Barbara recently posted..Fiddling Around
They’re even cuter b/c they sparkle!
Blond Duck recently posted..Craft Hour with Queen Bitty
I’m sure your strawberries were the hit of the party! What a great idea. I’m bookmarking it for next year. Thanks, Barbara.
Cathy at Wives with Knives recently posted..Sweet Cherry Hand Pies for Pie Day
These Dipped Strawberries look irresitable! Great recipes Barbara!
Very creative….bookmarked and will make sometime soon (of course! will have to adapt the colours for the occasion.
-Shilpa
Shilpa Sharma recently posted..Coconut and Orange come together to create a CAKE
These are so stinkin’ cute! I love it ;)
Nutmeg Nanny recently posted..Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Lamb’s Quarters Pizza Pie
Oh lord I love these, Barbara! What a fabulous 4th of July treat! Hope your holiday was full of fun, family and food! xoxo
Jamie recently posted..CINNAMON APPLE PECAN BLONDIES
Oh they look PERFECT! I did something just like that for the magazine and everyone loved it. How simple yet so fun and who doesn’t like a strawberry in chocolate? Hope you had a great fourth. Just getting back myself!
Very cute
So so adorable
Joy recently posted..Happy 4th
How colorful and how delicious! Yummy!
~Judy
JG recently posted..Free FUN FRIDAYS in MA
Cutest treat for 4th of July. I am amazed how beautifully you can dress strawberries up :-)
bake in paris recently posted..Cattleya
I love these!
So I’m a few late for these but I’m glad I didn’t completely miss our on them. They look so darn cute and festive.
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