Part 2. 5 Most Common Mistakes | Chocolate Covered Strawberries

[@PipeIt]

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[@niascand]

WOW! Thank you very much for such an informative video which covered all of the questions I had, that no other video explained so clearly!

[@ellekd3717]

You are amazingly talented! You are truly an artist as shown at the very end... writing backwards even... and so neatly! Beautiful work!

[@terricreamer4761]

Thank you! Although I don’t like chocolate dipped fruit, this helps me understand why my dipped cake pops had condensation. Great video!

[@PipeIt]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@laremabella]

Omg. Chocolate dipped fruit is a gift in this life. lol I love it

[@sonyaporter9111]

I have been dipping strawberry for year . Never knew the end & out learned by trial and error . Your video are so educational & helpful tips . Thank you .

[@burritochampion3169]

I always wondered about the strawberries sweating, thanks this was very educational!

[@Whatworksthisworks]

He is an artist... especially with the subscribe at the end!

[@surbhihere]

Loved the “Subscribe” in the end 🙌🏼

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Surbhi!

[@jhamartdr]

Thank you!!! I knew that washing them makes them mushy I’ve learned that the hard way, but I didn’t know about the sweating and about having the right temperature for the dipping. Thank you so much for those tips. Truly appreciate it! Continue with your excellent creations and tips because I’m truly learning a lot. 🥰🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Connie, I'm glad you like the videos and they're helping :)

[@haliev4902]

@@PipeIt How do you avoid the "bleeding" after washing them?

[@KennasKitchen]

Whoa! I’ve never seen that “bloom” on chocolate before! Thanks for the tips. Never knew why my strawberries were sweating until now!

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome, thanks for watching! 🙂

[@nataliem715]

Thank yoooou!!! Our 8 year anniversary is in January and I want to make a big box of chocolate covered stuff, I can't wait this is so helpful thank you so so much! 💕🍫 Also, personally I think a bit of condensation on the strawberries makes then look so beautiful haha 💕 Beautiful chocolate subscribe piece at the end omg!

[@PipeIt]

Hi Gnat, happy anniversary for the 8th! So glad you liked the video 🙂

[@bunc0mm0n97]

The end 🙌🏼😳sooooo coooool! Thanks for the tips 🍓✨

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@creativewithk1002]

The bloom part made my skin crawl

[@irene-monique89]

Me reading this comment and not understanding 🤔💯 Me later reading this comment again after experiencing the same exact reaction 😵‍💫💯

[@stephanysdays]

ahhhh same

[@itsToony_]

I had to skip that every nerve in my body just made me start twitching

[@rosalynhaggins5210]

Yeah we have a condition!!! It got me too!!! Had to cover the screen. 😂😂😂

[@zashiworld]

i had to cover my screen 😭

[@bryantslove1]

So how long between cleaning and dipping the strawberries?

[@yellowlikegold]

Rinse just before you plan on using them.

[@cp1223]

Whoa I feel like an expert after watching part 1 & 2. This speed for the instructions is much better than the first part. Thanks for adjusting it for this one. Its much easier to follow and simultaneously watch what you are showing us.

[@PipeIt]

Thank you for noticing 😁 So glad you liked them

[@wendycaicedo822]

Hi. For how long do you soak the starwberries? What is the ideal time? Also how much vinegar is ok to use? I don't want to use too much and not enough. For how long do you allow them to dry before dipping them? Thank you so much in advance. 🙂

[@azzahra7444]

made this yesterday for my dad's birthday and my strawberry chocolate sweating and today I got this video recommended, thank you for the tips!

[@yarii2532]

thank you fir your words!! this can be really draining sometimes because i want them to be perfect, this really helped me feel better.

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Yarii, glad it helped 🙂

[@jeezlouiz]

Thank you finally someone made a video on this, and someone who washes theie strawberries properly

[@ccastillo1973]

What is the process for washin the Strawberries? Timing wise as to not have them bleed. Thank U for all these awesome tips

[@jeezlouiz]

@@ccastillo1973 im not a pro but i learned not to get them when theyre too ready best to get firmer strawberries so they dont get all soggy and bleed and best to make them same day or night before and put them in the fridge in a container i believe. Also from experience of an attempt before two coats of the wilton chocolate really prevent anything from oozing and a good coat of regular chocolate, i made mine thin and didnt realize until the next day when they were bleeding so yeah just a tip there

[@serenitylittle5103]

How long before dipping should you wash your strawberries

[@iamginaj]

This was extremely helpful. Appreciate you!

[@PipeIt]

Glad it was helpful Gina!

[@kalelm2943]

Planning to make this on new year. This is the best video. Thank you!

[@PipeIt]

Best of luck Kalel, thank you!

[@oemiller]

Even though the too cold chocolate was super thick, its the only one that didn't get watery

[@meganlouise5493]

And it looked the nicest😍

[@cindiaz1628]

@@meganlouise5493 agreed. I was looking for this comment. I was thinking the same thing lol

[@chrissymb1695]

It look the best ! U get more chocolate lol !

[@12cherrychild]

Yeah but that's also way too much chocolate around the strawberry. The ratio of chocolate to strawberry is completely off and will mess up the texture

[@latosa18]

@@12cherrychild oh but it isnt too much for us chocolate lovers!🤤

[@gffhhfhfhfh]

Great tips, and really loving the way you did the finale design!!!

[@dewainaoliver2374]

what advice would you give customers regarding proper storage and consumption time frames?

[@1BeautifulLilLady]

I enjoy your videos!! You’ve helped me become a great dipper!!

[@PipeIt]

That is awesome!

[@JocelynEF2011]

Thank you so much this helps me a hole lot with my strawberry 🍓

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Jocelyn glad it helped 🙂

[@ktessentialstv991]

❤❤❤ your videos!! They are so informative--- you are a great teacher. I appreciate how you show the outcome of key decision points-- like soaking too long or chocolate temperature. Many thanks to you.

[@PipeIt]

Thanks so much!

[@katty8007]

You got a new subscriber. Thank you for teaching and giving some tips. I appreciate so much when experts share their talent and knowledge for the good of others.

[@PipeIt]

Thanks for subscribing Katty and also for the nice words 🙂

[@majinspacemonkey]

Straight to the point and informative, couldn’t ask for more.

[@anaherrera9158]

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!!!! You are so generous. I am your fan forever!

[@arelyleyva6091]

Thank you for say “Everything will be ok!” It’s a lot of panic when something happen ..... and thank you for give us such a good info and ideas 😇🤗 Blessings

[@Христианка-ш5ч]

I admire your work and am grateful that you share such secrets with us

[@jacquelynmancera8029]

So how long should you let them soak for while cleaning and how long should you wait for them to dry so you can dip them in the chocolate

[@paulaandreaarandaduque6149]

Te sigo desde Colombia y te agradezco por enseñarme tanto, un gran abrazo!

[@aishaadio1092]

Hi, what brand of chocolate would you recommend. Thank you

[@mariagonzalez5507]

Wow 🤩 amazing 😻 you have such a steady hand! Love all your work! 👏

[@michellethomas4928]

The "bloom" chocolate was triggering trypophobia🤣

[@elsatlapa12]

Thank you! This is really helpful! ❤️

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Elsa!

[@rainacollier361]

Thank you. Im so new at this and starting to get so frustrated, glad to learn some new things because I definitely don't wanna give up

[@PipeIt]

Hi Raina, you're welcome! Keep trying, practice makes perfect 🙂

[@adrianathomas7041]

Just came across this video just love it. Thank you for sharing your talent. And yes I love chocolate on strawberry and all kinds of fruits and even some veggies, I know am a little out there😊😊🤗😍

[@TorontoBeautyStudio]

Wonderful video! Why do you soak the strawberries with water and vinegar? What does the vinegar do?

[@damarisaguilar9661]

Thank you! Really needed this video 😄

[@missfinesse75]

I really enjoyed your presentation. I just subscribed.

[@cindyrodriguez5103]

Wow I’ve tried exact temperature for my strawberries 🍓 and omg they came out amazing thanks so much i will forever use this and show my daughter for her to make perfect strawberries aswell 🍓💝🙌🏻

[@PipeIt]

That's awesome news Cindy, well done! 👏

[@franyeliquijada8036]

Thank you so much! Loved all the tips

[@KorrieJade]

I was so captured by this. Thankyou Thankyou. Subbed

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Korrie 😊

[@eddiesalazar4808]

What is the purpose of the compound chocolate?? Thanks in advance!

[@PipeIt]

Hey there Eddie. Check out my videos on 'compound vs couverture - how to melt chocolate'. This will help explain 😉

[@67BudD]

I loveeee chocolate covered strawberries I’m playing on making me some later today

[@edithescobar3058]

Muchas gracias por compartir su conocimiento y experiencia

[@meghnachhugera8530]

That was so cool,writing at the end♥️

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Meghna, glad you liked it 🙂

[@christinamangelo]

The chocolate bloom is very pretty.

[@PipeIt]

For some it is, but not for all 😁

[@rachelr3230]

Wow... 😨that Bloom on the chocolate is Creepyyyy but I learned alot great video! 👍

[@arturah1]

How long do you allow them to sit in the water/vinegar mixture before rinsing?

[@itsmissdasha]

Thank you for your tutorials. They are very helpful. I would like to try this out but I am not sure what type of coloring to use for the chocolate. What type or brand of coloring should I use for coloring chocolate?

[@PipeIt]

My range of vibrant colours will be launched very soon Dasha, stay tuned ;)

[@michconat2864]

Colored cocoa butter.. will not seize the chocolate 😋

[@cristinarivera178]

Thanks so much for this video!!!! Really helped me

[@tanniskitchen6263]

Thanks for the useful tips.

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome!

[@ruthsanchez2060]

WOW!!! Me ENCANTÓ 💕 como usted da esos tip!!!👍

[@loredanacostache03]

Hi ! Can you please advise me what kind of thermometer to buy to check the chocolate's temperature?

[@lorip6846]

Love your videos. I now have confidence to do this. where do you get the little dipping cups? I did not see them on the link. 🙂

[@jlynn1249]

Love these videos

[@sagisli]

I can't believe I'm late to the party. The way you did the subscribe button was so cool! Thank you for another great tutorial. It was very helpful.

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Sagisli! :)

[@vickiemoseley8241]

Thanks for sharing! Does your ebook have these instructions as well?? Beautiful work❤️❤️❤️

[@PipeIt]

Hi Vickie, yes it does in more detail 🙂

[@yulianadominguez25]

Hola disculpa ok las fresas se lavan frias o al tiempo y cuanto tiempo de anticipacion se deven de hacer antes de entregar y si se meten al refrigerador ya cubiertas de chocolate muchas gracias muy interested tus videos

[@canditamcguckian9470]

If I needed to freeze my berries, is it best to freeze before dipping in chocolate or after I dip them??

[@sloppyjoe5739]

after

[@deelkasjones8250]

Love your channel

[@kimberlysmith4997]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH, I'VE BEEN BINGE WATCHING FOR DAYS!!!

[@MariaMartinez-ev7cs]

Your pipping skills are so amazing ❤️

[@kenzaotmaniessakali765]

Hi, thank you so much for your videos we learn a lot. I do have one problem Is that we the chocolate set in, it looks like it’s stained. Some whitish deposit on top of the strawberries. I don’t know if it the chocolat or something else. It’s does it with dark and milk. Plz advise. Thx u :)

[@PipeIt]

Hi Kenza, without knowing what type of chocolate you are using (i assume it is a compound chocolate?) it sounds like you need to stir your chocolate more. Try that and let me know how it goes 🙂

[@Giabaybee12]

How much vinegar to water do you use to clean the strawberries?

[@Stephanie-uy6vo]

Never have I ever seen pipe work done so beautifully 😍

[@astridcalderonsanchez3234]

Gracias por tus vídeos.Me 😍😍. Colombia.

[@miamonroe4195]

I never thought about any of that lol it's like science

[@Rafa-vd6kh]

It is science

[@luvshawty6804]

okay

[@enivintarje]

Hi I wanted to ask when you melt your chocolate and wait for it to cool down do you put your chocolate strawberries in the fridge to set? Or you don’t have to?

[@PipeIt]

Hi Eni, it's ok to put in the fridge but best if done so for just a few minutes to set. Provided they won't be sitting out too long in a warm temperature, otherwise keep them in the fridge as they will last longer 😉

[@jansanchez1710]

thanks for the tips, you are truely amazing

[@PipeIt]

You're welcome Jan thanks for watching!

[@MsCaribQueen]

The subscribe at the end pushed me over the edge to subscribe! 😂😂😂

[@lupitasantos7403]

Eres un gran Master!!! Animas a las personas a intentarlo. Que gran trabajo. Bendiciones😇

[@yucravechina]

I like the juice from the strawberry between the chocolate, it's more juicy and adds more deliciousness imo.

[@hananalayayda8613]

I bought the same exact chocolate that you have , the flavor is great but I have a problem that they melt sooooo fast , if I use them at cake pops or the heart molds !! Please help me out

[@PipeIt]

Hey there Hanan, are you doing 50/50 or couverture on its own? Either way, if making cake cake pops or molds the chocolate must be tempered well. If you dont want to worry about tempering just use compound chocolate on its own and it will set fine.

[@hananalayayda8613]

Hi thanks for replying back I’ll check and let you know , I’m new to the whole thing so I used them only and I don’t add any chocolate, just the chalet , I guess I have to mix it !! Thanks a lot and I looooooove your channel , I’m learning lots of things thanks for sharing

[@timbuck2mom]

What a fantastic and informative video. Thanks!

[@gtzangel100]

That blooming chocolate trips me out and makes me highly uncomfortable looking at it Wonderful video and thank you for the tips 💙 Also, I want to eat that chocolate subscribe

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Melissa 🙂 My example of the chocolate bloom is an extreme example, it doesnt normally get that bad. A family member was very quick to snap up that chocolate subscribe plaque, i hardly even finished filming and it was gone😆

[@fluffypenguinbabe]

Haha I love and hate that bloom in equal amounts! On one hand I'm like oh lawd look at that poor chocolate! But the geologist in me thinks it looks like oolitic limestone as seen through a microscope. Bet no one else thought that 😅

[@teahousebakery5123]

Same

[@thethirsthokage8181]

It freaks me out and makes me itch but I have trypophobia . Look it up maybe that's a thing for you too lol

[@PipeIt]

@@thethirsthokage8181 wow thanks for sharing that, id never heard of trypophobia before. That might explain why some find it interesting to look at whilst others are repulsed by it.

[@a.p1971]

So we should keep them at the fridge once finished?

[@PipeIt]

Yes 👍

[@a.p1971]

@@PipeIt thanks!!

[@empressbutterfly]

I loved them all..too hot cold and perfect 😂😂they looked delicious ❤❤❤❤

[@PipeIt]

Lol yeah most like the cold one because it has more chocolate 😄

[@lazymaster1679]

Can someone help me please with washing of strawberries part?! What is the right proportion of white vinegar and water? Please reply as it’s my main problem. Thank you in advance . Love your channel ❤️🌺

[@PipeIt]

Hey there, i use roughly 1 part white vinegar with 4 parts water. soak for a few minutes then rinse with running water. There are many other ways of cleaning but this is a nice simple method 😉

[@lazymaster1679]

@@PipeIt Thank you it was so helpful!

[@surbhihere]

Great tips and great video ! Thanks for posting the suggestions

[@nl6806]

Thank you for the content. New subscriber today!! This video started my binge on your channel today. You are super talented and as a beginner, I'm learning a lot.

[@jessekiara]

Thank you for the tips. You got a new sub! 🍫🍓 Btw, love the outro!

[@leelee714]

What is the best chocolate brand to use??

[@dianarengifo4689]

Que es lo que les agregas para que no suelten agua ??

[@caity5458]

Thank you! but i’m wondering how do I prep the strawberries? I don’t want them to get mushy but should I still wash them?

[@PipeIt]

Hi Caity, yes still rinse them, and if soaking just do for a few minutes and then dry 😉

[@kimberlycarrasco6876]

Hi! I love your channel so much and had a couple of questions. After you dip the strawberries, how long do you put it in the fridge for before packaging it up? Last time I put mine in the fridge right after dipping (overnight) and they sweated a lot causing them to leak. It did not look very presentable. Also, after packaging the strawberries, can they stay out in room temp? Or do they have to go back in the fridge? I’m still learning and would love some feedback!😊

[@PipeIt]

Hi Kimberly, In an ideal situation i would only have the berries chilling in the fridge for about 5 minutes prior to packing. If you have high humidity and storing them overnight, its going to be hard to prevent sweating in which case you might be better to carefully dab moisture off with paper towel prior to packing them. If your strawberries arent required for an extended period, definitely keep them in the fridge so they stay fresher for longer. Hope this helps 🙂

[@kimberlycarrasco6876]

@@PipeIt thank you sooo much!! This definitely helps😊 will keep watching your vids for more tips!!

[@ShamiyaTheMusicHead]

I’m a little confused about the sweating part when you mentioned about the orders!

[@tobyboard2422]

Where did you get the bowls with the lids from

[@terryjbrown6953]

Love your channel! I hate it when chocole blooms,This happened to me when I was making candy bars when they cooled and I took them out of the mold they had turned white thank you for the tips very helpful!!!

[@PipeIt]

Thanks Terry, you're welcome! 🙂

[@mafiafatale]

Hey! New Subscriber here. You were so kind and patient enough to guide us through. Now i need to buy a Food Dry machine and do this recipe. However, i have some qns. 1. Do you freeze them or just put them in the fridge? and for how many days? 2. How long can it it lasts? I thought of putting them individually in a plastic wrapper and then in a container or ziplock. Would really appreciate if you could reply me. FYI, my country is a hot weather. Also, Have a good Xmas!!

[@lisajenkins1482]

Awesome as always

[@PipeIt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rikkischnapp6827]

Do you put them in the fridge ?

[@PipeIt]

Hi Rikki, yes 👍

[@jasmineg8513]

How long should strawberries sit in vinegar and water for? How long should they dry for until you use them for dipping? I have to make some and top a cake with. The cake has to be refrigerated , I plan to put them on overnight and Don't want them to bleed on the cake :(

[@charliejennifer3874]

My wedding cake had strawberries on it. While we paid a professional baker to make & decorate the cake the strawberries still ran all over the white cake and it looked terrible

[@jasmineg8513]

@@charliejennifer3874 omg! I'm so sorry to hear that. We're the strawberries chocolate dipped?

[@charliejennifer3874]

@@jasmineg8513 no chocolate, just fresh strawberries

[@noraishah1602]

Hi can u teach how to make a chocolate on a crepes like dip n dip??? Coz my design on a crepe always scattered when delivery to customer

[@PipeIt]

Hi Nor, is it the feathering techinque you are struggling with or the delivery part where the feathering gets messed up?

[@Donion333]

Hey! Whenever I dip my berries in colored chocolate, after they dry I see tiny droplets of red strawberry juice on them isn’t that sweating ? I don’t know how to avoid this problem but I will in fact try these tips !

[@PipeIt]

Hey there Honey Haley, I haven't had this happen but try mixing the colour thoroughly into the chocolate prior to dipping. Let me know if you still have problems with it.