Although they look elaborate and difficult to make, you can create your own chocolate tuxedo strawberries in a few simple steps. If you're looking to impress you're loved ones with a fancy-looking and decadent dessert, continue reading this guide on how to make chocolate tuxedo strawberries.

Using the steps outlined below, you'll be able to create professional-looking and delectable chocolate tuxedo strawberries in just a few simple steps. Serve these tasty morsels at the next bridal shower, bachelorette party or baby shower you attend, or give them to your special someone as a homemade Valentine's Day present.

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• Strawberries

• White chocolate

• Dark or milk chocolate

• Waxed paper

• Two microwave-safe bowls

• A tray or cookie sheet

• A spoon

• Toothpicks

• Although it may be tempting to make them in advance, make your chocolate tuxedo strawberries the same day you plan to serve them. If you make them in advance, the outer chocolate coating will prevent the strawberries from breathing and result in shriveled berries.

Get ready to make your chocolate tuxedo strawberries by:

1. Washing the strawberries—be sure to leave the leaves on
2. Lining your tray or cookie sheet with waxed paper
3. Allowing the strawberries to dry completely before proceeding

• The first step in "dressing" your strawberries in their chocolate tuxedos is to completely cover the strawberries in white chocolate.

1. Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Microwave the chocolate on high for about one minute
3. Remove the bowl, stir the chocolate, then place it in the microwave for another 20 seconds
4. Repeat the above step until the chocolate is melted
5. Holding the strawberry by the leaves, dip completely into the white chocolate
6. Hold the strawberry above the bowl for a few seconds to allow the excess chocolate to drip off
7. Place the dipped strawberry on the wax paper-lined tray
8. Repeat the dipping process until all the strawberries are covered in white chocolate
9. Place the tray of strawberries in the fridge for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened

• Once the white chocolate has hardened, remove your strawberries from the fridge. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave using the same process described above. Make sure that the chocolate is melted, but not so hot that it will melt the previous chocolate layer.

1. Grab a strawberry by the leaves
2. Dip each side in the dark chocolate, to make a "V" shape of dark chocolate and leave an inner "V" of white chocolate
3. Again, hold the strawberry above the bowl for a few seconds to allow the excess chocolate to drip off
4. Place the dipped strawberry on the wax paper-lined tray
5. Continue dipping until all your strawberries are covered
6. Use a toothpick dipped in dark chocolate to draw buttons and a bow tie on each strawberry
7. Place the strawberries in the fridge until the chocolate has hardened

• As you can see, chocolate tuxedo strawberries, although elaborate looking, are not particularly hard to make. Use the steps above to create these sweet dessert treats for your next special occasion. Whenever or wherever you serve your chocolate tuxedo strawberries, they're sure to be a hit.

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