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dipped strawberries & banana treats

review
Private Recipe by
Marge Taggart
The Villages, FL

This was my hubby's Valentine's Day treat. I forgot to buy a gift or make decorated cookies, so decided to do some homemade dipped treats that I did not have time to do for the Christmas holidays. These fruit dips were simple to make and gave a smooth finish and glossy shine, with no need for tempering. You get a very professional look and so good!

yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For dipped strawberries & banana treats

  • 16 oz
    large strawberries with stems, fresh, cleaned and dried
  • 2 lg
    bananas, fresh, cut into chunks, peeled & clean (dry with paper towel)
  • 1/2 c
    bakers sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 c
    black walnut, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pkg
    ghirardelli white melting wafers, 10 oz.
  • 1/2 pkg
    ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers, 10 oz.
  • parchment or waxed paper

How To Make dipped strawberries & banana treats

  • 1
    Wash strawberries, set aside so they can get to room temperature to dry. For bananas, peel, cut into chunks and cover with a paper towel to dry. Also be sure that all containers and utensils are dry.
  • 2
    MELTING DIRECTIONS: "Microwave method." Place candy making & dipping wafers in two separate microwave-safe containers; one for dark chocolate melting wafers and one for white chocolate melting wafers.
  • 3
    Microwave at half power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly (product keeps its original shape until stirred). If not completely melted, continue to microwave at 15-second intervals and stir until smooth. NOTE: Overheating will cause wafers to burn.
  • 4
    Hold each strawberry by stem and dip completely. Place coated strawberries on cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper. For banana chunks, insert a toothpick, skewer or small fork at one end to dip completely. Also place on cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
  • 5
    While strawberries and/or bananas are still wet with dipped chocolate(s), decorate with drizzling chocolate using a fork or spoon, or just top with coconut and/or chopped walnuts.
  • 6
    Cool in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, or until hard. Serve and enjoy. See other various directions on the back of a Ghirardelli white or chocolate melting wafers package.
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