Fresh ripe strawberries are dipped in chocolate for a simple and delicous treat. They’re perfect to enjoy for Valentine’s day or when berries are fresh and bountiful!
2 Simple Ingredients for Easy Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
These are both delicious and easy to make as a homemade gift and you need just a couple of ingredients! Strawberries – Choose fresh and firm berries of any size with the green leaves intact for a pop of color. Frozen strawberries do not work well for this recipe. Chocolate – Use white chocolate, milk, semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or a combination!
Topping Ideas
Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle the berries with toppings if you’d like.
jimmies or sprinkles crushed-up Oreo cookies, graham cracker crumbs coconut or chopped nuts like pistachios or pecans drizzle with white chocolate
How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Chocolate Strawberries
For perfect chocolate coverage, strawberries should be at room temperature and dry so the chocolate adheres. Avoid overcooking chocolate or getting any water in the melting bowl, as this may cause the chocolate to seize up and become grainy. For perfect results, temper the chocolate. If the chocolate becomes too thick to dip, gently heat or stir in one or two tablespoons of coconut oil.
How to Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Prepare chocolate-covered strawberries earlier in the day and keep them at room temperature before serving (this prevents them from ‘sweating’). Or make up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge. You can freeze chocolate-covered strawberries on parchment paper then pop them into a zippered bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Don’t toss that leftover chocolate! Keep it in the refrigerator and remelt it for future recipes like chocolate-dipped pretzels, fortune cookies, and bananas.
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