How to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries – a simple and quick tutorial on how to make everyone’s favorite treat that is perfect for snacking, special occasions and even Valentine’s Day!
Chocolate covered ANYTHING is always a family favorite! If you love these strawberries, you’ll love our Chocolate Covered Cherries, our easy Buckeyes, or even our chocolate covered Peanut Butter Balls.
Chocolate dipped strawberries
I make Chocolate Covered Strawberries every Valentine’s Day. It’s sort of become tradition. Not only do the hubby and I love them, but the kids have come to love this simple dessert idea.
A few years back my sister was telling me her husband loved Chocolate Covered Strawberries too and she wanted to learn how to make them.
It was then that I realized I had fine tuned my chocolate covered strawberries recipe (by learning a few tips and tricks on how to make them over the years), and I shared it with her. She was so happy afterwards realizing they were so easy and that they were way less expensive to make than buy.
Today, I will be sharing all of our tips to get the PERFECT Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. We hope you like them!
Best Chocolate for Dipping Strawberries
When making chocolate strawberries, the first thing to decide is what kind of chocolate you want to use.
There are a variety of different chocolate options for dipping strawberries. Most work just fine but some have a different result. We typically use one of the following:
- Ghirardelli Melting Wafers (milk, white or dark chocolate)
- Candy Coating
- Baker’s Chocolate
- Chocolate Chips (Our favorite our Guittard Chips)
Our current favorite chocolate to use are the Ghirardelli Melting Wafers. The chocolate is delicious, and melts very easily.
Candy coating is a great option because it’s the least expensive and comes with a lot so you can get a lot of strawberries out of one box. It’s also easy to melt and sets up perfectly. The result is a more candy type chocolate coating with a little bit more stiffness.
We will use Baker’s chocolate when we are making fewer strawberries or when we really want to impress guests. It’s a tid more expensive but has a softer coating and tastes more gourmet.
Guittard Chocolate Chips aren’t too expensive, and the chocolate is incredible!! Whether you like dark, milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, these chips are a great option. We have seen that chocolate chips burn more easily so you need to be extra careful when melting.
How to melt chocolate
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.
You can also use the microwave to melt chocolate. To do that, microwave chocolate 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.
Do you need a double-boiler for melting chocolate?
Using a double-boiler definitely helps while melting chocolate and also helps it become silky smooth.
If you don’t have a double boiler you can 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 is all melted.
Having said that, we rarely use a double-boiler and use the method above for melting chocolate.
What You’ll NEED
As mentioned, these strawberries are so easy to make. If you’ve ever bought them before you will probably remember that were pretty expensive. Making them at home is definitely the way to go to save money and get more of them.
With about $10 of supplies, we can get at least 2 dozen strawberries with a 16 oz. package of candy coating or bag of Ghirardelli melting wafers. Here is what you’ll need to make them…
Here are the supplies need to make this dipped strawberries:
- 1 pint Strawberries (rinsed and dried completely)
- Chocolate for melting – we use milk chocolate and white chocolate
- Parchment Paper
- Plastic Baggie and Scissors
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
CLEAN STRAWBERRIES. To begin, rinse your berries. Place them on a paper towel to dry. I usually do this the morning of when I will be making them.
NOTE: Making sure the strawberries are completely dry is key since chocolate will not stick to water.
PREPARE BAKING SHEET. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Place strawberries right next to your pan. Also, place a hot pad next to the pan for when the chocolate is melted.
NOTE: Sometimes the parchment paper doesn’t stay very well and starts to roll back up. To stop this I will spray a little cooking spray on the pan and then put on the parchment paper. Works like a charm! 😉
MELT CHOCOLATE. Melt your chocolate. Melt on LOW heat in the saucepan, stirring CONSTANTLY with a rubber spatula. Yes, it may take at least 5 minutes and your hand gets tired, but your candy will melt perfectly. When chocolate is completely smooth, remove from heat.
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DIP STRAWBERRIES. Hold your pot of chocolate at an angle. Grab strawberries by the stem and dip both sides in the chocolate making sure to shake off excess chocolate and place on your parchment paper. Continue doing this for all strawberries.
NOTE: One thing I like to do is go back and double dip the strawberries once they’ve set. Makes them extra chocolate-y and SMOOTH on the outside. I can usually get about 16 medium strawberries done with one bag of Ghirardelli melting wafers.
ANOTHER NOTE: 6 cubes of candy coating will cover between 15-20 small/regular size strawberries. It will also cover 10-12 large strawberries.
LET SET. Let Strawberries set on your counter until hard. Melt opposite chocolate and place in a ziploc bag (or piping bag) with a small cut in the corner. Place melted chocolate inside and drizzle back and forth over dipped strawberries.
To set more quickly, place strawberries in the refrigerator.
Just remember that the cold can sometimes produces condensation on the strawberries which can sometimes get in the way for the chocolate drizzle. Sometimes it does nothing, but I hate risking it. 😉
GIFT or ENJOY. We like to place these in a cute container or on a plate and wrap in cellophane to gift. Or, we love to have them for parties or special dinners and holidays.
Chocolate Strawberries FAQ
Top Tips for Perfect Chocolate Strawberries?
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping
- Let excess chocolate come off strawberries and wipe bottom on the edge of 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 on or add toppings to make them look gourmet
Best toppings to use? Some of our favorite toppings including:
- Sprinkles
- Chopped Nuts (nuts, pistachios, almonds, pecans, etc).
- Shredded Coconut
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed Candy pieces
How to store chocolate covered strawberries? Once made, you can place the strawberries in an air-tight container with wax paper. If eating immediately, you can just leave the strawberries out if serving the same day.
How long do dipped strawberries last? They typically last only 2-3 days in the fridge but are best served within 48 hours of making them. Be sure to store properly so the fruit won’t go bad.
I’m not going to lie… I’ve made these twice in the last week and I’ll be making them again for Friday!! 😀
For more dessertS:
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Milkshakes
- Pink Dirt Cake Parfaits
- Red Velvet Poke Cake
- Valentine Sugar Cookies
- Valentine Cookies
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries, rinsed and dried
- 8 oz melting chocolate
- 2 oz melting chocolate, for drizzle
- parchment paper
Instructions
- 1Begin by rinsing your strawberries. Place them on a paper towel to dry.
- Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Place Strawberries right next to your pan. Also, place a hot pad next to the pan for when the chocolate is melted. *NOTE: Sometimes the parchment paper doesn’t stay very well and starts to roll back up. To stop this I will spray a little cooking spray on the pan and then put on the parchment paper.
- Melt your chocolate. Melt on LOW heat in the saucepan, stirring CONSTANTLY with a rubber spatula. Yes, it may take at least 5 minutes and your hand gets tired, but your candy will melt perfectly. When chocolate is completely smooth, remove from heat.
- Hold your pot of chocolate at an angle. Grab strawberries by the stem and dip both sides in the chocolate making sure to shake off excess chocolate and place on your parchment paper. Continue doing this for all strawberries. NOTE: One thing I like to do is go back and double dip the strawberries once they've set. Makes them extra chocolate-y and SMOOTH on the outside.
- Let Strawberries set on your counter until hard. Melt opposite chocolate and place in a ziploc bag (or piping bag) with a small cut in the corner. Place melted chocolate inside and drizzle back and forth over dipped strawberries.
- Let Strawberries set on your counter until hard. Melt opposite chocolate and place in a Ziploc bag with a small cut in the corner. Drizzle back and forth over dipped strawberries. Let set or place in fridge to set more quickly.
Video
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping
- Let excess chocolate come off strawberries and wipe bottom on the edge of 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 on or add toppings to make them look gourmet
Awesome tips! I hate when the parchment paper rolls. Because it does. Every.dang.time.
Love the oven tip. Thanks for sharing.
Sweet! These are my favorite! Thanks for the tips.
Super pretty! I can eat way too many of them!
So simple but so PERFECT!!! Who doesn’t love a great chocolate covered strawberry?? I’d like a dozen for Valentine’s 🙂 🙂 🙂
I’ll send the link to this post to your hubby so he can have them made and ready for you on Friday! 😉
Another tip — so that you don’t have to wash the tray — is use fridge magnets to hold down the parchment paper.
Ooooh – great idea!!! Thanks!
These look so good! I would make a batch, but I would probably eat them all by myself!
LOL!! It would be an easy thing to do – they are SO good!
Chocolate covered strawberries are my daughter’s favorite!
I’m sure she would love these — thanks!
You’re welcome, Angela! I hope you can use these tips to make some for her. 🙂
That looks delicious and sounds easy 🙂 I will definitely try.
Such great tips! I am having a Valentine’s Day brunch with a bunch of my girlfriends tomorrow and can’t wait to try these! Thanks for sharing
Xo
Lee | LegalLee Blonde
Your strawberries look awesome.
Thank you so much!! 🙂
We LOVE Chocolate covered everything, but strawberries are the best! How far in advance can they be made?
I agree!! I’ve only made them a day before, but I am sure a couple or even a few days ahead would be fine 🙂
I made your chocolate dipped strawberries for my granddaughter ‘s home coming!! They turned out beautiful and were so easy to make!!
So, glad to hear that! Thank you so much for trying them & letting me know!
HI~ I just wanted to know how I could store these? I was hoping to make them the day before our party and wasn’t sure how best to do this. Thank you!
I would just keep them in an air tight container in the fridge 🙂 Hope they are a hit!
These are so delicious and so easy! Thanks so much for the easy instructions!
These are perfect Valentine’s Day treat!! Thank you!
My kids & hubby love chocolate covered strawberries! I make them every Valentine’s Day! Your tips make it so easy!
Yum! One of the most delicious and simple recipes!
Thank you so much for saying that 🙂
Yours turned out much prettier than mine! But still delicious 🙂
These are great tips! Chocolate covered strawberries are my favorite.
Mine too!! Thank you so much!
I love chocolaTe covered strawberries! Now that Ive seen the video Im more likely to make them myself. So easy. Thank you!
i made these for super bowl sunday (looked like a football) and then again for valentines day! They are so good and everyones FAVORITE!
These strawberries are SO DELICIOUS!!!
i absolutely love chocolate strawberries. Im a fan of using the double broiler because you can keep the chocolate warm without constant stirring and without fear of scorching. Thanks for all the other tips!
I’m a sucker for chocolate covered strawberries! Thanks for the tips to make these so much easier
We had to celebrate Valentine’s Day early this year (babysitter issues) and I made these for my husband and they were PERFECT! Thank you!
These look so delicious and tasty! I can’t wait to show my daughter this recipe! So excited to make these!
I make these all the time and they’re so easy and delicious!
Love it 😍 it tasted so delicious 🤤 I had to make a second batch for my family cause they were so happy I actually made a game with these strawberry’s
I’m so happy you loved it so much! Thanks for sharing!
Such Wonderful tips. Thank You
To keep waxed paper in place on baking sheet; extend the waxed paper over the edges of the sheet pan a bit and hold in place with binder clips. Works like a charm. I do have a small package of binder clips in the kitchen for kitchen use only.
Nice thing about binder clips they come in different sizes. :}
You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing yours as well.
I love to eat chocolate strawberrys and this recipe is so easy to make. Thankyou
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If you scroll down into the post just a little ways under the heading “Chocolate Dipped Strawberries” you will see the video embedded in the post. Sometimes it will pop up on the side of the screen as well.
Thanks for the useful tips on how to make chocolate covered strawberries. I am going to make them for Valentines Day. Wish me luck!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Oh man, I love these. Going to make these for our next big fancy shindig.
Ive dipped strawberries before, but love your tip about double dipping them for a silky smooth coat. So pretty!
Love this recipe for the perfect chocolate strawberries! A Valentine’s Day must in my house!!
Can’t wait to make to make these for Valentine’s Day! Love the helpful tips and quick/simple designs!
My family gets so excited when I make these for them!! They are gone in minutes!! They are super easy to make & are a fun little Valentine treat!
Thank you for all the tips! I love to make these each year and you’ve totally broken it down and made it easy! Not to mention SO delicious!!
I love how easy these were to make! Definitely my new go-to for a Valentine’s treat
I use this recipe every year to make chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day! It’s easier than you think!! I’m always so impressed with the result.
These are heavenly, one of my favorite treats!! And su dang easy.
Can’t wait to make these for Valentines day! Your recipes are always the best and easiest!
Easy and delicious.
Thanks!! So glad you enjoyed them!
Made these for my family for Valentine’s Day!! They were gone in minutes. Family loved them.
Hooray! So glad to hear that they were a hit!
I am so happy
Super fun and even more yummy! These are definitely a must have valentine tradition for our family.
They are a must over here, too! Thank you!