Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make everyone’s favorite treat with this simple and quick tutorial for chocolate covered strawberries!

If you love these chocolate covered strawberries, you’ll love our Chocolate Covered Cherries, our Easy Buckeyes, or Peanut Butter Balls.

A Valentine’s MUST-Have

I make chocolate covered strawberries every Valentine’s Day. It’s become a tradition. Not only do we love them, but the kids have come to love this simple dessert idea and also make them every Mother’s Day.

Here is why you’ll love them too:

• Less expensive than store bought. With $10 of supplies, we can get at least 2 dozen strawberries with a 16 ounce package of candy coating or a bag of Ghirardelli melting wafers. So much cheaper than store bought!
• So simple. You need just a few ingredients but these strawberries are easy to make and are done in no time.
• Always perfect. We’ve learned all the best tips and tricks for perfect strawberries and are sharing those today.

These are definitely our GO-TO Valentine’s dessert!

What You’ll NEED

• strawberries (we keep the green leaves on)- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping. Chocolate cannot stick when they are damp.
• chocolate for melting – we use milk chocolate and white chocolate, but dark chocolate works as well (see below about the best chocolate for dipping)
• parchment paper
• plastic baggie and scissors

How to Melt Chocolate

• Stovetop. For any of the chocolates listed above, we typically melt them in a small pot on LOW heat. The key is to stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Microwave. Heat in a glass bowl (or microwave-safe bowl) for 30 seconds on HIGH. Remove and stir. Repeat with 15 seconds blasts in the microwave until all the chocolate is melted.
• Double-boiler. Using a double-boiler definitely helps while melting chocolate and also helps it become silky smooth.
  • To make a double boiler, bring an inch of water to a simmer in a small pot. Set a glass bowl above it with the chocolate inside and stir until the chocolate mixture is all melted.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

1. PREP. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place strawberries and a hot pad right next to your pan.
2. CHOCOLATE. Place milk chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until melted, about 5 minutes. When the chocolate is completely smooth, remove it from the heat and set the pot on the hot pad.
3. DIP. Hold the pot of chocolate at an angle.
   • Grab a strawberry by the stem and dip both sides in the chocolate.
   • Allow excess chocolate to drip off and wipe the bottom of the strawberry on the edge of the pan before placing it on the parchment. Repeat to dip all the strawberries. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. REPEAT. Once the first layer of chocolate has set, repeat the process to double-dip each strawberry, again being sure to wipe off the excess chocolate before returning the berries to the parchment. Let strawberries sit at room temperature on your counter until hard, about 30 minutes.
5. DECORATE. Melt white chocolate as described in Step 2 and transfer it to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small hole cut in the corner. Drizzle back and forth over dipped strawberries, then immediately add any desired toppings. Let sit for about 15 minutes to set.

Recipe Tips

A few things to keep in mind while making these chocolate strawberries:

• Let excess chocolate drip off the strawberries and wipe the bottom on the edge of the pan to prevent chocolate from pooling when placed on parchment.
• Double-coat the strawberries in chocolate to make them ultra smooth.
• Use another chocolate to drizzle or add toppings to make them look gourmet.
• Setting the chocolate. To set more quickly, place strawberries in the refrigerator.
  • Just remember that the cold can sometimes produce condensation which can lead to problems with the chocolate drizzle.
• Best toppings to use:
  • sprinkles
  • chopped nuts (nuts, pistachios, almonds, or pecans)
  • shredded coconut
  • mini chocolate chips
  • crushed candy pieces

Storing Info

STORE. Leave the chocolate dipped strawberries recipe out if serving the same day. To store for later, place the strawberries on a plate or in a container, separating layers with wax paper, and then wrap it with plastic wrap.

Avoid airtight containers as moisture can build up and cause the strawberries to “sweat”. They are best served within 48 hours but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

For More DessertS, Try:

• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
• Red Velvet Milkshakes
• Dirt Cake Parfaits
• Red Velvet Poke Cake
• Valentine Sugar Cookies
• Valentine Cookies