Strawberry Tanghulu

Skewered fresh strawberries that have been dipped in sugar syrup. Placed on a wooden board and surrounded by a few ice cubes.

With its juicy fruits, hard candy shell, and satisfying crunch, Strawberry Tanghulu is a fun and easy way to bring a touch of Asia to your table. Whether you’re celebrating Chinese New Year or just craving a unique sweet treat, this tanghulu recipe is sure to impress!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 204kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

12 fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
Ice cubes

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Wash the strawberries and use a paper towel to dry them well.
Skewer 3 strawberries onto each wooden skewer and set them aside.
Place the sugar and water into a heavy-based pan over medium heat. DO NOT stir.
Heat the mixture for 8-10 minutes or until it reaches the 'hard-crack' stage (300°F/150°C) on a candy thermometer.
Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by placing ice cubes and water into a glass bowl.
Remove the pan from the heat and wait 1-2 minutes until the bubbles subside.
Carefully tilt the pan so that the syrup pools to one side. Then, working quickly, dip and rotate the fruit in the syrup until fully coated. Allow any excess to drip back into the pan.
Immediately dip the candy-coated strawberries into the prepared ice bath for about a minute to harden. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat the steps to coat the remaining strawberry skewers.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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