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Boozy berries dipped in white chocolate with edible glitter sparkling coating on parchment paper

Boozy Berries

Elegant wine-soaked berries chilled in rosé or prosecco, perfect for celebrations and dinner parties. Optional white chocolate and edible glitter coating for extra sparkle.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved, firm with no soft spots
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries firm, no bruising
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries firm, no bruising
  • 2 cups rosé or prosecco chilled, enough to completely cover berries, may need up to 3 cups
  • 4 oz white chocolate chips optional, for dipping
  • 1 tbsp edible glitter optional, for decoration, must be food-safe

Equipment

  • Large glass bowl
  • Plastic wrap or airtight container
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Paper towels
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl (for chocolate variation)
  • Parchment paper (for chocolate variation)
  • Champagne flutes or serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Place strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a large bowl, gently tossing to mix varieties evenly. Pour chilled rosé or prosecco over the berries, adding enough to completely submerge them by at least half an inch. You may need 2 to 3 cups depending on your bowl size.
  2. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for light wine flavor, or up to 4 hours maximum for more pronounced taste. Stir gently once at the 1-hour mark to ensure even wine absorption. Do not exceed 4 hours or berries will become mushy.
  3. Drain berries thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer right before serving. Pat gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Arrange drained berries in champagne flutes, serving bowls, or on an elegant platter. Reserve berry-infused wine for sipping if desired.
  4. For sparkly chocolate variation: Make sure drained berries are completely dry by patting with paper towels. Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly, or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
  5. Working quickly before chocolate hardens, dip each berry halfway into melted white chocolate, letting excess drip back into bowl. Immediately sprinkle edible glitter over wet chocolate while still tacky. Place dipped berries on parchment-lined tray with space between each one and refrigerate for about 15 minutes until chocolate sets firm.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe, firm berries for best results. Rosé provides lighter fruity flavor while prosecco adds bubbles. Do not soak berries longer than 4 hours. Drain berries well before chocolate dipping. Edible glitter must be food-safe. Store chocolate-dipped berries in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze as berries become mushy. Serve drained berries within 2 to 3 hours for best quality.