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chocolate covered strawberries decorated with white chocolate drizzle on a white plate
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Perfect Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make easy and perfect chocolate covered strawberries! Learn the tricks for how to properly melt chocolate and how to dip and decorate strawberries with toppings! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day or any other occasion!
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting TIme10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb strawberries - gently washed and dried
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil - (optional) use if you want a softer chocolate shell

Types of Chocolate (Use 8oz per 1 lb of strawberries)

Toppings (Optional)

  • crushed nuts - peanuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans
  • sprinkles
  • coconut flakes
  • chocolate chips or shavings
  • crushed cookie crumbs

Instructions

  • Wash the strawberries gently in room temperature water and thoroughly dry each strawberry with a paper towel. Leave them out at room temperature to completely dry.
    Note: Drying the strawberries very well is important because it helps the chocolate adhere to the strawberries and prevents the chocolate from separating. Room temperature strawberries prevent condensation forming between the chocolate and strawberries.
    a strawberry being dried with a paper towel over an orange colander
  • Chop up the chocolate into little pieces and add it to a microwave safe bowl. Add the vegetable oil to the bowl, if using. Use a total of 8 ounces per chocolate per 1 pound of strawberries.
    Microwave it for 20 seconds at a time, stirring after each time. Stop when the chocolate is runny and smooth.
    Heating times vary by microwave, it took me 2 rounds.
    melted dark chocolate being stirred by a spoon in a white bowl next to a bowl of strawberries
  • Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate and rotate it to completely cover the strawberry. You can hold them by the leaves and stem or insert a toothpick into the stem.
    hand dipping a strawberry in melted chocolate
  • Lightly scrape the underside of the strawberry on the rim and place them on a piece of parchment or wax paper to set at room temperature.
    If using toppings, dip each strawberry into your topping of choice or sprinkle the toppings on top. Do this before the chocolate hardens on the strawberries.
    chocolate covered strawberries laying on parchment paper to harden
  • Chop the white chocolate into little pieces and add it to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds at a time until it's runny and smooth, stirring after each time.
    white chocolate being chopped by a knife on a cutting board next to chopped dark chocolate and strawberries in white bowls
  • Fill a small plastic bag with the white chocolate and cut a tiny hole in the corner. Drizzle it on top of the chocolate covered strawberries. Otherwise, simply drizzle with a fork. Serve after the white chocolate sets at room temperature. (See Notes for storage instructions)
    white chocolate being drizzled on top of chocolate covered strawberries laying on parchment paper

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Notes

Storage: 
Chocolate covered strawberries can be stored at room temperature for up to 12 hours. Any longer and I recommend storing them in the refrigerator in an airtight container in a single layer so they don't touch.
They last up to 48 hours in the fridge but are best when consumed the day of.
Do not freeze chocolate covered strawberries as the strawberries will lose their texture when thawed.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg