How to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries – learn how to make everyone’s favorite treat with this simple and quick tutorial.
Chocolate-covered ANYTHING is always a family favorite! If you love these Chocolate Covered Strawberries, you’ll love our Chocolate Covered Cherries, our easy Buckeyes, or Peanut Butter Balls.
Chocolate dipped strawberries
I make Chocolate Covered Strawberries every Valentine’s Day. It’s become a 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, realizing they were so easy to make and way less expensive than purchasing.
I have gathered all of our tips to get the PERFECT Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. You’re going to love them!
Best Chocolate for Dipping Strawberries
When making Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, the first thing to decide is what kind of chocolate to use.
There are a variety of different chocolate options for dipping strawberries. Most work just fine, but some have different results. 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)
Ghirardelli melting wafers are our top choice. The chocolate is delicious and melts very easily.
Candy coating is a great option because it’s the least expensive and comes with a large amount, perfect for making several strawberries. 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.
- 6 cubes of candy coating will cover between 15-20 small/regular-size strawberries. It will also cover 10-12 large strawberries.
Baker’s chocolate is good when making fewer strawberries or when we really want to impress guests. It’s a bit 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 be extra careful when melting.
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 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 they 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 a bag of Ghirardelli melting wafers.
Here are the supplies needed to make this Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe:
- 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
PREP. 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.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place strawberries and a hot pad right next to your pan.
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 a hot pad.
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 (this will help prevent chocolate from pooling).
- Repeat to dip all the strawberries. Let sit for 5 minutes.
DOUBLE DIP. Once the first layer of chocolate has set, repeat the process to double-dip each strawberry, again be sure to wipe off the excess chocolate before returning the berries to the parchment. This will make them extra chocolatey and smooth on the outside.
Let strawberries sit on your counter until hard, about 30 minutes.
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.
GIFT or ENJOY. We like to place these in a cute container or on a plate and wrap it in cellophane to gift. Or, we love to have them for parties or special dinners and holidays.
Top Tips for Perfect Chocolate Strawberries
A few things to keep in mind while making these…
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping
- 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
More Recipe Tips
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. Sometimes it does nothing, but I hate risking it.
Candy foot. Some of the chocolate may pool on the bottom, this is called a candy foot. Remove the excess chocolate before setting the strawberries on the parchment paper. If a candy foot does form, use a sharp knife to trim it away.
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:
- 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 16–24 strawberries, rinsed and dried
- 1 (10-ounce) bag Ghirardelli milk chocolate melting wafers
- 2 ounces white melting chocolate for drizzle
Toppings
- sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place strawberries and a hot pad right next to your pan.
- 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.
- 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 (this will help prevent chocolate from pooling). Repeat to dip all the strawberries. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- 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. This will make them extra chocolatey and smooth on the outside. Let strawberries sit on your counter until hard, about 30 minutes.
- 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.
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!