Alcohol Infused Chocolate Covered Strawberries

To celebrate the birth of Miss. Carly Hoss, I asked her to give me some suggestions of treats she’d like me to make for her party.  Her response was chocolate covered strawberries.  This got me thinking because I’ve made fancy versions in the past, but I wanted to do something birthday festive!  Then it came to me – Vodka Infused Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Rainbow Sprinkles!  I thought that the alcohol and sprinkles would give these strawberries the perfect birthday flair. 

Alcohol Infused Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• 2 16 oz containers of fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup of Alcohol (I used Strawberry Vodka) *
• 1 17 oz container of Baker's Dipping Chocolate
• 1 jar of Rainbow Sprinkles **
• Marinade Injector ***

* You can get creative with the alcohol you choose to use – flavored vodka, sweet champagne, or liquor (Grand Marnier, Amaretto, or Chambord).

 

** You can omit the sprinkles or substitute them for shaved chocolate, drizzled white chocolate, nuts, or any other garnishing you prefer.

*** I was preparing these last minute, I didn't have a marinade injector so I improvised and used an eye dropper.

Directions

1. Thoroughly clean the strawberries and make sure they are completely dry
2. Once dry, inject each strawberry with the desired amount of alcohol (I used about ¾ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon per berry – you don’t want to add too much because it will come seeping out and make a mess)
3. After infused, place strawberries in the freezer for about 30 minutes to allow them to firm up
4. Melt chocolate according to the package directions and place sprinkles in a small bowl
5. Dip each berry in the chocolate and then into the sprinkles

6. Transfer berries to a parchment lined  baking sheet and allow to harden for about 10 minutes

7. Keep refrigerated until served

These berries were a huge hit!  Unfortunately, they were such a hit that the birthday girl didn't get to enjoy many of time.  I'm sure these will be requested again in the near future!