Ombre Strawberries
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott/Not Quite Nigella
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- 500g/1.1lbs strawberries, divided into four lots
- 200g/7ozs. white chocolate
- Red fat soluble food colouring
- Edible rose petals
Step 1 - Line a large baking tray with parchment. Melt chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Take a skewer and insert it into the calyx end of the strawberry. Roll the strawberry in the white chocolate and drain well on the side of the bowl. Repeat with the remainder of the first lot. Place on the tray and sprinkle some dried rose petals on top.
Step 2 - Take a small amount of the food colouring and add it in stirring well. You want just a faint blush. Repeat with the next lot of strawberries. Then add more colouring and dip the third lot. You want the last lot to be quite bold to create the ombre effect. Allow to set in the fridge and store in the fridge if it is hot.