A common gift as a tasty desert is the classic chocolate covered strawberries. Everyone who has had them no matter who you are or how old you are loves the taste of sweetness. There is a wide variety of chocolate used, anything from milk to dark and even white chocolate. No matter how you like it, nothing will replace the juicy flavor of a classic chocolate covered strawberry.

These succulent fruits spike in popularity around romantic holidays such as Valentine’s Day. Many lovers exchange these instead of the trite box of chocolates. When used as a gift on a special occasion, they can signify class and a love of the finer things in life.

They can be found in gift baskets, such as wine baskets, where they can be accompanied by a fine wine, and some cheese, and some table crackers. A wine basket such as this is perfect for an elegant picnic or a romantic night of star gazing. There are some performance venues that will let you bring a wine basket with you to sit on the grass, or some even sell them at the venue.

When you make chocolate covered strawberries, there are many things you need to keep in mind. Of course you want to have the best and most ripe strawberries you can find because they are really the main ingredient. It just wouldn’t be the same if the strawberry was little and tasteless. If it is a little juicy then the dessert will really be perfect.

The choice of chocolate to accompany the berry is also of major significance. The store brands found in most supermarkets are woefully inadequate and should be bypassed. Fondue chocolate, however, which is creamier and more intense, is oftentimes a good choice for dipping. Using dark chocolate imparts a somewhat refined taste that many find appealing while substituting white chocolate creates an entirely different taste sensation. In addition, recipes for making chocolate abound and can be used to great effect.

The eye appeal is another thing you have to worry about when making your chocolate covered strawberries. Take your time to ensure you’ve picked the perfect strawberry and dipped it in the chocolate to make it visually appealing. A common rule of thumb is that the chocolate should not cover more than 75% of the strawberry.

Use waxed paper to rest the dipped strawberries on immediately after you have dipped it in the melted chocolate. This will prevent the chocolate from sticking to the surface. Once the chocolate has solidified again, you can add toppings or additional chocolate. Many people like to drizzle a little white chocolate to give it an even better appearance.