Article: High-quality chocolate best for covering strawberries

Dear Martha: What chocolate should I use to make chocolate- covered strawberries, and how should I store them?

A: High-quality milk and white chocolates are excellent choices.

And if you like more intense flavor, dark or bittersweet kinds provide a welcome contrast to the strawberries. Wash and dry the berries before coating them in melted chocolate, because even a drop of water can cause clumps to form. Once dipped, lay the coated fruits on parchment, and refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to two days.

If the confections won't be eaten right away, you may want to temper the chocolate to prevent "blooming" -- white spots that sometimes appear, over time, on the surface.

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