Description
Valentine Tanghulu Strawberries are glossy, candy-coated strawberries with a crisp sugar shell and juicy center. Inspired by the traditional Chinese street treat, this Valentine version is romantic, eye-catching, and perfect for gifting or dessert platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, washed and completely dried
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Optional: pink or red food coloring, edible glitter
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Insert wooden skewers into the strawberries and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and bring mixture to a boil. Cook until syrup reaches 300°F (150°C) or hard-crack stage.
- Remove from heat and add optional food coloring if desired.
- Quickly dip each strawberry into the hot syrup, coating evenly.
- Allow excess syrup to drip off, then place strawberries onto parchment paper.
- Let candy coating harden for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired