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How many hours do chocolate-covered strawberries last?
How to Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries in the Refrigerator – 
If you know you’re not going to finish up the chocolate covered strawberries in the next 24 hours, you can refrigerate them. Chocolate covered strawberries will last up to 48 hours in the refrigerator. To avoid sweating and mold growth that could spoil your fruit, first lay down a few paper towels in the bottom of a container.
Some experts even recommend sprinkling a little baking soda on it to absorb extra moisture. Place another paper towel on top of the baking soda so your strawberries don’t touch the baking soda. Then, place your strawberries in a single layer in the container and cover them loosely with foil or plastic wrap.
Once again, avoid using an airtight container, which can trap excess condensation and lead to spoiling. Instead, cover the berries loosely with foil or plastic wrap. Keep them in a single layer to avoid crowding the berries, which can lead to excess sweating.
Why are my chocolate covered strawberries melting?
Why Do Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Sweat? – Before we get to know how to prevent them from sweating, you first need to know why chocolate-covered strawberries sweat. The “sweat” is just condensation. Sweating can appear on the surface of the chocolate and also in between the chocolate and the berry.
What happens if you leave chocolate-covered strawberries out?
How long can chocolate covered strawberries last without refrigeration? – In ideal conditions, chocolate covered strawberries can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours. If left longer, the strawberries might start to release moisture, causing the chocolate to soften and the strawberries to become mushy.
How long to soak strawberries before dipping in chocolate?
Washing the Strawberries –
- Combine 4 cups cool water and 1 cup white vinegar (not cleaning vinegar)
- Soak your strawberries in the wash for 10 minutes. I found that conventionally-grown strawberries work better than organic strawberries for chocolate dipping.
- Drain out the water and rinse your strawberries, then dry them GENTLY on a paper towel. Make sure they are very dry or the chocolate will not stick to the strawberries. I let mine air dry while I prep the chocolate. If you have the time, you can put the strawberries on a paper towel on top of a cooling rack (to keep the air flowing) and then place them uncovered in the fridge overnight to fully dry.
Pro-Tip: Room-temperature strawberries are best for dipping in chocolate! If your strawberries are already washed and fresh out of the fridge, let them warm up for an hour before dipping to avoid the chocolate cooling too quickly, prevent cracking, and prevent the strawberries from weeping juice.
How long does it take for chocolate covered strawberries to get hard?
Take the strawberries by the green part between your fingers and dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate. Then place on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Put in the fridge to harden for at least 1 hour, better several hours or overnight.