Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries are one of the most delicious treats ever! The taste of tart strawberries paired with sweet dark chocolate is hard to beat. They're easy to make, and the perfect dessert for special occasions!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Even though Chocolate Covered Strawberries look fancy, they're really not hard to put together. They can be dressed up or down as you desire. Feeling sassy? Make 'em with swirls! Just want to dip and eat? Go for it, my friend.
I've eaten these delectable strawberries on many occasions, but they've usually been made by someone else. However, for the past few Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve celebrations, I've been creating them as a decadent treat.
Ingredients
- fresh strawberries
- semi sweet chocolate chips
- white chocolate chips
- coconut oil
- crushed pecans (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
I've found that microwaving chocolate chips is the easiest way to make this candy. You could use a double boiler if you like, but I have had the best luck melting chocolate using this method.
Start by melting chocolate with coconut oil in 30 second intervals in the microwave. Stir between each interval until chocolate is smooth and creamy.
Do the same with the white chocolate and set aside. No oil is needed for the white chocolate chips since it's only used as a decoration.
Make sure the strawberries are completely dry and at room temperature before dipping. Hold each strawberry by its green cap and swirl it into a bowl of melted dark chocolate.
Use a spoon to help cover the strawberry, leaving ½ inch from the top of the cap.
What to Serve with Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ever had a chocolate covered strawberry with a glass of champagne? It kinda feels like a big deal. Try these chocolate covered strawberries with Raspberry Mimosas on a special occasion.
If you're a chocolate lover, you'll get a kick out of these Chocolate Whoopie Pies that will put some fun in your day!
Decorating the Strawberries
Place the strawberry on a sheet pan lined with wax paper to harden. To decorate strawberries, swirl white chocolate on top with a fork or tip of a spoon.
For the pecan dipped variety, dip strawberries half way into crushed pecans immediately after dipping into dark chocolate.
Place strawberries in the refrigerator to harden. After the chocolate hardens, trim excess with a sharp knife to create a professional edge.
Transfer strawberries to a pretty plate or gift box to share with friends. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
How Long Do Chocolate Covered Strawberries Last?
Depending on the condition of the strawberries when dipped, they can last 2 days in the refrigerator. After that, they will turn to mush, so it's best to eat them right away (which is easy to do).
Some people prefer to leave the strawberries out of the refrigerator and let the chocolate harden on its own which usually takes about an hour. This method is preferred if you're planning to eat all of the berries in one day.
Top Tips
- Strawberries need to be completely dry before dipping into chocolate.
- Berries dip best when they are at room temperature.
- For better control when applying white chocolate, use a piping bag with a small tip or a squirt bottle.
- Use a spoon to help cover the strawberries with chocolate and catch them if they fall into the dip.
More Berry Desserts
If you love desserts made with berries, check out my other fun recipes...
- Blackberry Cheese Danish (with video)
- Chocolate Strawberry Tart
- Cherry Almond Cobbler
- Triple Berry Crostata
- Blueberry Lemon Crumble
- Vintage Strawberry Cake
- Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
Recipe Card
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. strawberries
- 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz. white chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- crushed pecans pistachios or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Melt semi sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals.
- Stir between each interval until chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Repeat process with white chocolate chips in a separate bowl. (oil is not needed)
- Hold each strawberry by its cap and swirl into a bowl of melted dark chocolate. Use a spoon to help cover the berry. Leave ½ inch free from the top of the cap.
- After dipping, place the berries on a sheet pan lined with wax paper to harden.
- To decorate, insert a fork or spoon into white chocolate and swirl in a striped motion over dipped strawberries.
- To decorate pecan variety, dip strawberries half way into crushed pecans immediately after dipping into dark chocolate.
- Once all strawberries have been decorated, place on a sheet pan and put in the refrigerator to harden.
- After chocolate has hardened, use a sharp knife to trim away excess chocolate around the edges.
- Place strawberries on a plate to serve or in gift boxes to share. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping or chocolate won't stick.
- Berries dip best when they're room temperature.
- Dipped strawberries can last up to 2 days in the refrigerator, or 1 day if not refrigerated.
- For better control, use a small tip on a piping bag or squirt bottle to drizzle the white chocolate.
- View the Google Web Story for Chocolate Covered Strawberries!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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So yummy looking! I can't wait to make these this Valentine's Day!
These were such a hit at my holiday party! I will be making them again for New Years. Yum!
My son loves to treat himself to a punnet of strawberries dipped in Nutella, I'm sure he's going to adore these when I make them for him. #MealPlanMonday
These are beautifully decorated as well as soooo delicious!! They won't last one day at our house. Thanks for a delightful treat.
Yay! I'm so glad you liked them! 🙂
Just in time for Valentine’s Day!!
Yes!!! So easy and not terribly fattening. 🙂
Beautiful!!!
Thanks Anecia! They sure are yummy too!