Description
Strawberry Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese treat featuring fresh strawberries coated in a glossy, hard sugar syrup. This fun dessert not only offers a satisfying crunch but also bursts with fruity sweetness, making it perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time of year. In just under 30 minutes, you can create these colorful confections that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 12 fresh strawberries (ripe and washed)
- Lollipop sticks (12)
- Optional: Food coloring (a few drops)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water and pat dry thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until dissolved, then bring to a gentle boil without stirring.
- If desired, add food coloring to the syrup as it bubbles.
- Once the syrup reaches 300°F (150°C), dip each strawberry by its stem into the syrup until fully coated.
- Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper and let cool for about 10 minutes until hardened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg