Choc. Dipped Strawberries...how Far In Advance?

Decorating By Bethroze Updated 25 Aug 2006 , 7:51pm by Princess3

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Bethroze Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 4:28pm
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If I were to dip strawberries in "Candy Quik," cheaper candy making chocolate, how far in advance can I do this? I have heard you are not suppose to refrigerate them after dipping. Is this a problem. They are to go on a cake for tomorrow morning, and I would really like to get them done tonight. Thanks...

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moydear77 Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 4:36pm
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You need to do these at the last minute. The sugar in the chocolate will macerate the berry and cause it to weep juices.

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godsgrace Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 4:47pm
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I agree..last minute. Once I did them a day in advance and it was a mess, the juice ran alot. I ended up having to redo them at the last minute.

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Chef_Stef Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 4:57pm
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Last possible minute, and don't refrigerate.

I did some for a wedding cake the morning of the wedding, and by 4:30 they already looked less appetizing--they lost their shine and were starting to look dull. They said the berries were great, but I wasn't thrilled with the way they looked, even doing them then. I won't look forward to doing them again...

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tazneen Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 6:26pm
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thansk for letting me know that also,.

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Princess3 Posted 25 Aug 2006 , 7:51pm
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Would a chocolate fondue set work the same way, dipping the strawberries and harden? I wandered if anyone thought what the best buy would be?

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