Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Learn how to make smooth, glossy chocolate covered strawberries with simple steps and tips for perfect dipping every time.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: About 20 strawberries
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and completely dried
- 12 ounces high-quality melting chocolate or chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzling or dipping variation)
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly. Moisture prevents the chocolate from sticking. Leave the green stems intact for easy handling.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the main chocolate (milk or dark) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if using.
- Dip the strawberries: Hold a strawberry by the stem end. Dip it into the melted chocolate, rotating to coat about two-thirds of the berry. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add toppings: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle with your chosen toppings, or place the dipped strawberry on parchment paper to set.
- Set the chocolate: Place the dipped strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Allow to set: Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or speed up the process by chilling them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Optional white chocolate drizzle: Melt the white chocolate separately. Use a fork or a small piping bag to drizzle the white chocolate over the set dark chocolate for decoration.
Notes
- The key to a smooth coating is ensuring your strawberries are completely dry before dipping.
- Use good quality melting wafers or chocolate bars for the best shine and snap.
- If the chocolate thickens while you work, reheat it gently for 15 seconds.
- For a full white chocolate coating, melt the white chocolate separately and follow the same dipping process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5