Want something a little unexpected this Valentine’s Day? Strawberry Tanghulu is a sweet twist on tradition with its crackly sugar shell and fresh, juicy center. It’s basically strawberries dressed up in edible glass, dramatic, simple, and completely irresistible.
The magic is in the contrast: crisp on the outside, soft and fruity on the inside. And while they look like something from a candy shop, you only need three ingredients and a few skewers to make them at home. Serve them chilled for the ultimate crunch.
Helpful Tips
- Skewer tightly: Keep the strawberries snug on the skewer so they don’t slide while dipping.
- Don’t stir too much: Once the sugar starts boiling, avoid stirring to prevent crystals from forming.
- Work quickly: Dip, drip, and dunk in ice water before the coating sets — timing makes all the difference.
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Glass-Candy Strawberry Tanghulu
Strawberry Tanghulu is a sweet twist on tradition with its crackly sugar shell and fresh, juicy center and something a little unexpected this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 10-12 large fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- ice cubes
- wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact. Skewer 2-3 strawberries on each wooden skewer.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare a bowl filled with ice water.
- Dip each skewered strawberry into the hot sugar mixture, coating it thoroughly. Allow any excess sugar to drip off.
- Immediately dip the coated strawberries into the ice water bath to cool and harden the sugar coating. Remove and pat dry.
- Serve the strawberry tangulu skewers chilled and crispy, as a delicious and unique treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.