Part 1. 5 Most Common Mistakes | Chocolate Covered Strawberries

MOST PEOPLE FAIL NUMBER 2! Learn what NOT to do and how to easily fix it if you find yourself doing some of these mistakes.
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[@PipeIt]

Got a question you want answered asap? The quickest and easiest way is to download my ebook "How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Getting Started". Go to pipeitshop.com My ebook is 43 pages of helpful information to give you a good understanding of the tricks of the trade when it comes to dipping strawberries, without having to learn the hard way.

[@gennell3]

I didn’t even know there was captions till half way into the video

[@patricemurray6412]

Me too! Lol

[@Daniela-ju5zr]

Well I realize until I read your comment. I was like what?!!! There were captions?? 😳

[@user-vo1ik6qd5e]

They really weren't necessary

[@rubymarroquin3876]

I noticed until I read the comment …. Hahahahaha !!! 🤣

[@krazyboutkeekee92]

Lol... I had to keep rewinding, they were going so fast

[@Sweetzandmore]

I love when you add the dividers. It takes the berries to another level. 👍

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Debra, yes they certainly make a difference :)

[@arianamcallister6349]

Where can I find dividers at ??

[@stephanieromero8018]

Where can I make dividers for the boxes??

[@rhiuh]

Stephanie Romero - In the video they had mentioned that you could make them by yourself using cardboard or construction paper :) skip to 0:34 for the tutorial!

[@PrettyPreciousG]

The visual was definitely more pretty

[@nousername4599]

Thank you! I had no idea why my chocolate kept seizing up like that, I always thought I burned it. Thank you for helping me know what I was doing wrong

[@tasnimtabassum785]

YOU CAN MAKE MISTAKES EVEN IN THIS?! Edit : Ok wow that drizzle technique was a god tip indeed.

[@PipeIt]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@ina7441]

@Pipe It I just want to say thank you. I am revamping my dessert business and I actually thought about no longer selling dipped strawberries. After watching only 2 of your videos I have had a change of heart. I can wait to catch your video on how you melt your chocolate and other videos that you have made.

[@PipeIt]

Ina you're welcome and thank you!! So glad that i've helped you stick with strawberries!! :)

[@AsiaCoffee]

I really enjoyed this video; very informative! However, it was hard to read along with the ticker going so fast... Great content though!

[@PipeIt]

G'day Asia thanks for the tip! I'll be mindful of that for future videos ;)

[@EndlessEarnings]

I slowed the speed to 75% great info

[@kishaprescott6936]

AGREED

[@shacoiarandall4062]

Agreed

[@marirenderos5829]

Great info! But agree, i eyes crossed trying to watch and read at the same time. Lol

[@ericas29]

Great video...short, sweet and to the point while very informative. A voice over would have just added to it's greatness. Thanks!

[@kimberlyanderson9608]

This is possibly the most informative video I’ve seen on KZbin. I loved everything about it. I’m a comment reader and I read some bs on here. Please continue to make great content. I greatly appreciate it and I look forward to seeing what you put out next. 🤩

[@mushigirl780]

Facts, we should be grateful for the free content.

[@blackeneddove]

Exactly. People like to complain about the littlest things. This is expert advice and training. For free!

[@Mariix02]

This really helped me a lot in what I needed to learn . THIS IS AMAZING!!! thanks for the tips & what to do & not do makes perfect sense ! 🙏🏻

[@PipeIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alberthayes4675]

Look at this strawberry hack video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJW6Zq15ptl1frs

[@maisnazeh3325]

you obviously have put so much effort into this video, your advise are such in place, I learned alot thank you so much!! 👏🏼

[@PipeIt]

Thank you Mais I appreciate your comment, so glad it helped 🙂

[@yavetteeverette6603]

Awesome as usual!Thank you for sharing and I’ve been waiting on the template so I’m so excited!

[@PipeIt]

Hi Yavette, yes finally i got the template done. Please let me know if i can improve it in anyway. cheers

[@jayeiychoi1805]

The time and effort for making this. Thank you so much!

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Jay, thank you!

[@sarahettinger7535]

Thank you i make these every year for my girls on Valentine’s Day so many good tips!

[@thebellamayra]

Very very informative thank you for sharing I learn a couple new tricks actually all Of them

[@pinkstrawberrie4052]

Thank you for such a great video! I feel so motivated to make my own

[@rosychristiana7137]

Wow wonderful video..loved the way of presentation..thank u for the amazing video

[@Bibi-cm6hu]

Helped me a lot with my business. Thanks!!

[@andreinajimenez2073]

Omg! This is the best tutorial video I ever watched! Everything it's so clear, fast and easy! Thank u very much!

[@PipeIt]

Hey Adreina, thats awesome! You're welcome and thanks for watching 😊

[@deb1634]

Such a great video with good tips. I have been using Merckens compound chocolate and melt it slowly in short spurts in the microwave until melted (not too hot) but I am still getting some blooming. Does it matter the type of bowl you melt in?

[@rebeccadevoto3524]

Loved this. Feel like I've been educated 😂 not attempted the strawberries yet!!

[@mishtyg8038]

Just love watching your videos... So Helpful ...

[@rebeccareyna4137]

Sooo glad I watched this before making mine today !! Especially the oil color vs water color tip. Thank you 💓💕💓💕

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Rebecca, thanks for watching!

[@nameirrelevant387]

I'm really rocking out to this soundtrack, Even got me twerking a bit, and I never dance..

[@priyankasharma-tj6em]

Thanks so much for this video !!! I wanted to make chocolate strawberries and this is the first video I have seen ..Now I know what not to do :) before I know what to do .

[@countrypeach2830]

This was very helpful!, Thank U so very much for sharing this!!😊

[@PipeIt]

Glad it was helpful and you're welcome!

[@alesandranicole7481]

Kuddos to you man!🙌 Thankyou so much for teaching us this because not many people used or spoke up about how much of a big difference when these techniques are used. The strawberries looks more neater and elegant.

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Alesandra! 🙂

[@Aprilbakes_sg]

Very helpful. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@debracarroll6016]

absolutely great tips....i enjoyed the video...thank you

[@shimmerngspirit]

Omg you just made my NYE awesome! I can’t wait to make these for my sweetie.

[@luisascocina8673]

What chocolate you use please

[@NoshinRahman]

Wow, thank you so much for great information, just love this💯👍

[@buongiornoprincipessa6842]

Hello, thank you for your content.. it is so helpful... I am just learning.. and have found that I am not achieving the right Fluidity to my melted chocolate after tempering.. any tips of what I may be doing wrong???

[@gumikasardar3465]

Thank you for videos! It’s a great lesson for anyone who just started making!🌷❤️

[@natalieanne2144]

I learned #2 the hard way lol.. everything has to be dry!!!! strawberries, whatever you're keeping the chocolate in, the spoon/ spatial you're mixing it with...

[@crismeilylababy]

Thanks for all your tips, I made it.

[@roxannerichardson6537]

Thank you so much for this great video. I remember once making the mistake of using a water based food color. Big mistake. Please share where Ican find the boxes and dividers. Thanks.

[@valentinaosorio8211]

Thank uuuu, it help me a lottttt!!!

[@dennychantelle7677]

I liked it but wish you had done a voice over instead of that fast wording at the bottom, I had to be reading and looking at the screen at the same time lol.

[@farhanwarsame5785]

@@damianskyler1552 omg wow!! i wanna try!!!

[@brittanysiebenhaar3627]

Same ! 🥴🥴

[@luzmoran1612]

I’m new and still looking for good supplies, I was trying to find the bowls you used in the link but I couldn’t find them. Where did you get them?

[@craftinbyzeinab7566]

Merci beaucoup pour les conseils

[@familiamunoz9768]

Just bought your book! After seeing how much chocolate covered strawberries were sold and strawberries were sold out. Almost everywhere, I decide that I will make them and sell them for the next holidays coming, so I bought your book, I am so excited to read it and start practicing thanks I will let you know how it goes 😊

[@PipeIt]

Hey there, thanks for buying the book and best of luck with your new venture!! 👏

[@jennifer9320]

Loved this video so informational

[@crazywomancreek1]

Thanks! I'm about to make my first chocolate strawberries. Don't know what has gotten into me. Was never really into them before, but suddenly, I want them . . . like now!

[@melilara4194]

These are beautiful if you have a business and are selling them. This really is an art! I personally think as long as they taste good it doesnt matter if they are perfect (because I dont think I could get them that perfect😩) Thank you for the tips! I will try the next time I make some! These look to pretty to eat!

[@sharlina63]

Your work is amazing thank you so much for the tips the rubber band tip perfection

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Julie, so glad you liked it 🙂

[@shannonscott1676]

Hi I love this video, can you give some updated websites or link for the strawberry boxes and dividers In the uk as the link in your description is no longer available! Thanks

[@sulehikasanchezsotomayor828]

Wooow Thank you so much for helping make this a special birthday!!!!

[@gabrielam2144]

This are awesome tips and techniques! I almost quit watching it because it was hard to read along, I slowed it down but didn't quite do the trick and/or watching every part twice was taking a bit too long, but then a happy accident, I clicked on the captions by accident and then I was able to read all the info alongside watching the video 😂😁

[@michelleford9951]

Thank you for that

[@sadaftv3052]

I really enjoyed this video it helps a lot thank you 🙏💕

[@gabbym7294]

Great video! Whenever I melt chocolate do you recommend putting anything to keep it runny/smooth for long & easier when dipping? I know some people add coconut oil, but I’m not sure what’s best. Also how do I keep my strawberries from releasing liquids after they’re covered? Thanks

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Gabby and its a good question you ask. I think i'm going to have to do a video on this asap because you are not alone when it comes to wanting to know ways of getting your chocolate right. Just out of curiosity are you using a low grade chocolate? you can use coconut oil to thin the chocolate out however if you want a perfect solution use 50% callebaut chocolate combined with 50% (nice tasting) compound/fractionated chocolate and you won't have to add oils because the level of cocoa butter in the fine chocolate and you also won't have to worry about tempering because of the addition of the compound chocolate. Hope this helps

[@dani.moawol]

@@PipeIt wow that's nice! I've heard that you don't have to temper compound chocolate but we all know that the real one tastes better. Mixing it both was a great solution. Thanks 😊

[@shailesee9842]

i use Crisco shortening . it helps a lot

[@DeliciousChemistry]

Thanks for sharing these tips - things that I didn't even realize!

[@almateresasantosrodriguez9578]

Thanks :)

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@acelatorres7991]

Excelente video 😃! Muchas gracias por compartir ☺️ Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴🥰

[@a.s.2591]

Very nice video! Could u give me a tip about white chocolate? Its always gettin a mistake... and i cant use it anymore

[@rosietalin2443]

Thanks a lot for this video it very helpful 👍now i understand why the chocolate to get thicker and the solution😀

[@josidaka20]

I love, love your videos!!! Thank you for sharing ❤️. Where can I buy the boxes, and paper lining ? I would like to do this as a Mother’s Day gift for my Bible study group 😍

[@Cakehyderabad]

This video is wow! Big big big THANK YOU!

[@PipeIt]

You're most welcome! 😊

[@noheliasanchez1050]

Loved this!

[@Betyazul10]

Hola gracias por compartir estos tips, excelente!!! Consulta porque sudan las fresas ya bañadas?? Algun tip para que no suceda?

[@estephanyquintero6808]

Very helpful video!! , amazing. I'll try to do tomorrow for my anniversary. ❤️

[@PipeIt]

Glad it helped Estephany, i hope you have a nice anniversary 🙂

[@cassiescakepops7268]

I really appreciate this video thanks for sharing your work...

[@PipeIt]

Hey there Cassie i'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@cindypreciado495]

Thank you for the great information!

[@PipeIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Breakthrough9]

This is the only video we're I've seen someone dip the strawberry all the way to the top. Great video, thanks

[@HilliaryLaSheep-ck4cv]

very helpful!

[@amalik5774]

Very informative video thank you very much

[@kogilavanimu548]

Thank you so much for this video

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome 🙂

[@liza3874]

Hola buenos días primera vez que veo su canal y me encantó solo quisiera que dijera que tipo de colorante en polvo recomienda mil gracias

[@andresclavijoar]

Thank you so much!

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Andres

[@nyomaaa]

Thank you so much! I am just beginning and I had no idea that the Chocolate could seize like that! It was very informative, and helped a ton!

[@PipeIt]

Nyoma youre welcome! Im glad the video helped 🙂

[@sissystewy2686]

@@PipeIt hey! Can you please let me know what brand of oil based powder that was, I find it very hard to find a good one.

[@truthis6054]

@@sissystewy2686 it’s link in the description

[@helly4530]

Brilliant video thabk you.

[@nieceyperry5029]

Thank you for this video!

[@PipeIt]

You are so welcome!

[@marianamarcelataboadacarba672]

Muchas gracias por este video!!

[@aldisostersich]

Thanks for this video!!! I'm watching at you from Argentina because I want to create my business. Don't stop uploading content!! (Sorry if my english isn't so good😅)

[@PipeIt]

Hi Aldana, you're welcome and thanks for watching! I will certainly keep content coming... another video is just around the corner 😉

[@jennifersavinelli9299]

Hi thank you so much for always sharing valuable tips and beautiful ideas. What brand of white compound do you recommend?

[@PipeIt]

Hi Jennifer, Callebaut make compound chocolate, otherwise Merckens or Nestle compound are good. But at the end of the day, with compound or any chocolate, it really comes down to what tastes best for you and if you're happy with the taste and results... use that one. I have compound chocolate here... amzn.to/3gPuktK

[@jennifersavinelli9299]

Thank you so much. Looking forward to your next video!

[@reet3626]

Amazing video💜

[@tanyaanderson8128]

Amazing video!! Thank you so so so much!!

[@PipeIt]

Thank you Tanya, you're welcome! 🙂

[@johannaymas3878]

Encantada con tus videos muchas gracias por la información es de mucha ayuda para seguir con los proyectos. Saludos desde Peru 👍

[@lavaqabeltrana2136]

I’m so dizzy now from reading those tiny fast tittles🤕

[@yourdailydoseofjimkongun]

Change the speed to 0.75 x

[@brittanysiebenhaar3627]

Me too! ☹️☹️🥴

[@smritimonga9258]

Thankyouu, it was really helpful

[@PipeIt]

Glad it helped! thanks for watching :)

[@MrNancykempf]

Happy New Year......I love your art and I am learning so much from you. Could you please put a link up so I can purchase the red and white bowl with the pour spout you use to melt your chocolate in. Thank you so much.

[@PipeIt]

Hi Nancy, here is the link for a similar bowl i use a lot which is just as good... amzn.to/3zGWGAw Yes it's a noodle bowl 😉 The red and white bowl is only available in Australia and it is a decor brand.

[@fadhelali2328]

Thanks for sharing. It was truly amazing and super informative. I hope you can do more videos but with audio to be more detailed and easy to follow. Overall it is extremely helpful. Thank you. 😊

[@PipeIt]

Thank you. For detailed tutorials like this I'll consider it in the future 😉

[@NairobiGem]

Thank you for this video 🤩

[@PipeIt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sophieskuchentipps]

Thanks for sharing your tipps😊

[@PipeIt]

Your welcome Sophie 🙂

[@sandravalencia3408]

Great video👍.Thanks🙂.

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Sandra! 🙂

[@haykushikmesropyan2713]

Omgg yout videos are very helpful and informative. Thank u sooo muchhh! Could you please also let us know where you get the supplies and the coloring from ? Thanks in advance.

[@PipeIt]

Hey there Haykushik, you're welcome! so glad they helped :) Here you go for the chocolate colour powders... www.colourmychocolate.com/

[@haykushikmesropyan2713]

@@PipeIt Thanks you so much ♥️

[@tatianagood3800]

I loved all your great tips! I cant find the dividers you used and what boxes did you use in the video?!

[@PipeIt]

Hi Tatiana i'm glad you loved it. Here's a link to my site, just look for the templates and you can print it there ;) www.pipeitstore.com

[@jhamartdr]

Excellent video!!! ♥️’d it!!! Thank you for those tips!!!🙏🏻🙌🏻♥️

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Connie! Glad it was helpful!

[@catarinaaraujo8854]

I just made them today, perfect so excited to eat , my Family said looks so Personal.

[@PipeIt]

Well done Caterina! 👏

[@Skull9irl]

Thanks so much!!!

[@imeldaortiz8033]

Very helpful and informative

[@PipeIt]

Glad you liked it Imelda 🙂

[@funsugarella]

Your decoration technique so cool, i will try...

[@PipeIt]

Thank you! Best of luck 🙂

[@its_jackieeg4850]

This video was so helpful, thank you! Can you share what type of powder color you used?

[@PipeIt]

Of course!! it's much the same as this one (mine are from Australia) CHOCOLATE COLORING SET amzn.to/2D2CKhT

[@dailylifefromjapan498]

Thank you for your informative video

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@Family1st8689]

Where did you buy your spatula ? I checked on your items you have selected on Amazon the colorful spatulas are their but not the silver& black one.... Thanks for this video I ordered all colors it's on it way, didn't know I was placing an order from australia so it's taking more time to get here...from chicago hopefully they arrive before Valentine's day.

[@marylopez8725]

I’m new to your channel. Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it.

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Mary and welcome!!

[@cristinarivera178]

OMG!!!! Great video thanks for your tips!!!

[@PipeIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KarensFriedPies]

What company chocolate do you recommend? I bought callebaut wafers. Can I use a crockpot on low to keep chocolate melted?

[@tugbaakyurek1929]

Video is very usefull thank you

[@evesilva9963]

Gracias muchas gracias. Me encantó la explicación. Muero por hacer unas fresas con chocolate para emprender y estos vídeos me ayudarán muchísimo. Dios te bendiga 😇

[@treciaedwards3765]

I love love love the tip with using the little spatula to get the perfect drizzle. 😍😍😍. One question tho, besides using the powdered colouring, is the gel one ok or no? Thanks so much.

[@PipeIt]

Glad you like the tip Trecia 🙂 Gel colour is simply a disperser added to powder. It helps mix the powder through a product easier and more evenly but the downside is you are paying for the weight if disperser instead of colour. To answer your question, if the main ingredient is water you shouldnt use it for chocolate. You want oil soluble colours, not water soluble. I hope this helps.