Description
Strawberry Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese street snack that combines juicy strawberries with a crunchy, caramelized sugar coating. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for summer gatherings and will dazzle your guests with its vibrant presentation and irresistible sweetness. Experience the satisfying crunch as you bite into each strawberry, making it an unforgettable addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (about 12–15 medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches a light golden color.
- Quickly dip each strawberry into the hot syrup, then place them on parchment paper to cool until the coating hardens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None specified
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg