Strawberry tanghulu recipe (viral TikTok recipe)
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your favorite strawberries into little edible jewels, then this strawberry tanghulu recipe is your answer. Sweet, crunchy, and oh-so-shiny, these candied strawberries are like a bite of magic! Perfect for a romantic dessert, a fun party snack, or just a treat-yourself moment after a long day. With their glassy, crackling shell and burst of fruity flavor, these skewers are as delightful to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients to make this tanghulu fruit recipe
- 10-12 large fresh strawberries – pick ones that are firm, fresh, and without bruises. Too ripe strawberries may release too much moisture and prevent the sugar coating to stick properly
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Ice cubes
- Wooden skewers
Step by step guide to make this strawberry tanghulu
1. Prepare strawberries
Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact. Make sure the strawberries are dried really well (you may even use a paper towel to do so) so the sugary glaze sticks properly to them.
2. Skewer your fruit
Skewer 2-3 strawberries on each wooden skewer. Don’t skewer more because it will make dipping harder.
3. Prepare the glaze
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). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a small amount into ice water; it should harden immediately and snap.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
5. Prepare a bowl filled with ice water.
6. Dip each skewered strawberry into the hot sugar mixture, coating it thoroughly. Allow any excess sugar to drip off.
7. Immediately dip the coated strawberries into the ice water bath to cool and harden the sugar coating. Remove and pat dry.
Serve the strawberry tanghulu skewers chilled and crispy, as a delicious and unique treat. For added flavor, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled tanghulu or sprinkle with crushed nuts or edible glitter right after dipping in sugar before it hardens.
Tanghulu is best enjoyed fresh as the sugar coating can become soft if left out too long. If you need to store them, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a short time
Strawberry tanghulu
Equipment
- Wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 10-12 large fresh strawberries – pick ones that are firm, fresh, and without bruises. Too ripe strawberries may release too much moisture and prevent the sugar coating to stick properly
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact. Make sure the strawberries are dried really well (you may even use a paper towel to do so) so the sugary glaze sticks properly to them.
- Skewer 2-3 strawberries on each wooden skewer. Don’t skewer more because it will make dipping harder.
- 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). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a small amount into ice water; it should harden immediately and snap.
- 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.
