Description
the perfect course for you! This chocolate strawberries course will teach you everything you need to become an expert on the subject. It also allows you to complete the course in just 5 days, with a total duration of 15 hours.
This chocolate strawberries course is ideal for those who want to get started in the world of baking, as well as for experts who want to deepen their knowledge to boost their business.
The course is both theoretical and practical, making it perfect for acquiring information while participating in the course with industry professionals. You’ll receive materials and personalized advice so you can put everything you’ve learned into practice, both during the course and in your daily work.
The objective of the chocolate strawberries course is for participants to learn how to make a professional-quality dessert, mastering coating, decoration, presentation, and storage techniques for personal consumption or even for sale.
So, don’t miss the opportunity to learn from professionals and other enthusiasts, so you can take the next step in your career or hobby. What are you waiting for?
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Course: Learn in just 5 days
Day 1 – Introduction and Basics
3 hours
Objective: To learn the basics of chocolate and strawberry preparation.
1. WELCOME AND PRESENTATION (15 MIN)
- Brief history of chocolate and chocolate-covered strawberries
- Current applications: consumption, gifts, events, business
2. TYPES OF CHOCOLATE (45 MIN)
- Coating chocolate vs. Regular chocolate
- Difference between real chocolate (cocoa butter) and substitute
- White, milk, semi-sweet
- Recommended brands for professional work
3. PREPARING THE STRAWBERRIES (45 MIN)
- Selecting the strawberry (size, ripeness, firmness)
- Washing and proper disinfection
- Drying thoroughly to prevent the chocolate from curdling
- Storage before coating
4. PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION (45 MIN)
- Melting chocolate in a double boiler and microwave
- Common mistake: burning the chocolate
- Practice: coating the first strawberries
5. CLOSING AND QUESTIONS (30 MIN)
- Tasks: Bring strawberries ready to practice the next day
Day 2 – Tempering Technique and Coatings
3 hours
Objective: Master chocolate tempering and achieve shiny, crunchy coatings.
1. WHAT IS TEMPERING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT (30 MIN)
- Shine, texture, durability
- Ideal temperatures for each type of chocolate
2. TEMPERING METHODS (1 HOUR)
- Marble (professional)
- Seeding (more practice at home)
- Controlled microwave
3. GUIDED PRACTICE (1 HOUR 15 MIN)
- Tempering and coating strawberries with different chocolates
- Achieving a uniform and fine coating
4. TIPS FOR COMMON MISTAKES (15 MIN)
- Opaque chocolate, white spots, thick layers
Day 3 – Creative Decoration
3 hours
Objective: Learn professional decorating techniques for strawberries.
1. BASIC DECORATIONS (45 MIN)
- Lines and stripes with piping
- Combined frosting (two-tone, half-and-half)
2. INTERMEDIATE DECORATIONS (1 HOUR)
- Use of sprinkles, nuts, coconut, crushed cookies
- Chocolate drip effect
3. ADVANCED DECORATIONS (45 MIN)
- Airbrushing and edible paint
- Edible glitter and pearlescent powder
- Gourmet strawberries with fine details
- Group practice (30 min)
- Each student makes their own set of 6 decorated strawberries
Day 4 – Presentation and Storage
3 hours
Objective: Learn how to present and store strawberries professionally.
1. STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE (45 MIN)
- Shelf life of the covered strawberry.
- Refrigeration yes/no
- Appropriate packaging to prevent sweating
2. PRESENTATION AND PACKAGING (1 HOUR)
- Boxes, trays, strawberry cups
- Decoration with bows, papers, bases
- Premium vs. plain packaging
3. PRACTICE (1 HOUR)
- Assembly of a strawberry box ready to be gifted
4. COMMON MISTAKES (15 MIN)
- Condensation, broken chocolate, poor shipping
Day 5 – Final Practice + Business
3 hours
Objective: To integrate everything learned and learn how to start a business with chocolate-covered strawberries.
1. GENERAL REVIEW (30 MIN)
- Tempering, coating, decoration, packaging
2. FINAL PRACTICE (1 HOUR 30 MIN)
- Each student makes their complete set (12 assorted strawberries).
- This is presented as if it were a real order
3. HOW TO START WITH CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES (1 HOUR)
- Costs and prices
- Promotions and combos
- Social media and product photography
- Busy seasons (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, weddings)
Price of the Chocolate Strawberries Course
Price upon request. However, a deposit is required to reserve your spot. Contact us for more details and we’ll explain how!
+34 722 29 15 43 o a info@nataliaortizevents.com