Chocolate Covered Strawberries (with Video)
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An easy Valentine’s Day Dessert that kids can help make, these Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a year-round favorite in our house! Super simple with only 3 ingredients, this easy dessert recipe is perfect for whipping up quickly whenever you have fresh strawberries and a dessert craving strikes!
Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe
Is there anything better or more decadent with as little effort as chocolate-covered strawberries?
Juicy, sweet strawberries.
Rich, velvety melted chocolate.
A melt-in-your-mouth treat that takes less than 10 minutes – 2-ingredient desserts really don’t get better than this classic!
Second to the taste, one of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to make with the kids – seriously, you can see my daughter making these strawberries in the video included in the post. I’m not just saying it’s so easy kids can make it, I’m proving it!
Obviously this is a great option for kids to make for Valentine’s Day, but I also think it would be a sweet treat for them to make for Mother’s Day… hint hint.
Since this recipe only uses 2 ingredients (strawberries and chocolate), for best results you really want to choose the best that you can for either. Use fresh, ripe strawberries without bruises.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Variations
- Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt: Dip in 70 percent dark chocolate and finish with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for a sharper, less sweet bite.
- Tuxedo Style: Half dip in dark chocolate, chill, then dip the other side in white and pipe a small “bow tie” for a classic black and white look.
- Nut Crunch: Roll freshly dipped berries in finely chopped toasted almonds, pistachios or hazelnuts – or crushed candies or shredded coconut.
- Citrus Bright: Stir a little orange or lemon zest into melted white chocolate for a fresh lift – flavoring oils are also an option, just ensure you’re not using flavor extracts that contain water.
- Jazz things up with colourful drizzles and sprinkles (like we did on our on these candy-coated strawberries)
- Use different colors of candy melts (instead of chocolate) to coat the strawberries and give them a fun, colourful appearance.
- Cheesecake Inspired: Dip the chocolate-coated strawberries in some crushed graham crackers before the chocolate sets
- Cookie Dough Twist: Make our cookie dough-stuffed strawberries and then dip in the chocolate coating.
Recipe Tips for Success:
- Ensure the strawberries are very dry (with no water droplets or mushy bruises), otherwise the chocolate coating may not stick – not to mention that water can cause the chocolate to seize and become stiff and grainy
- You don’t need any special equipment to make these chocolate-covered strawberries but since making them I discovered these candy dipping tools which make it so much easier and cleaner to add candy coatings to desserts.
- Use a deeper, narrower mug or bowl so you can fully immerse the berry in the chocolate and avoid having to swirl it around too much (possibly tearing the stem)
- Prepare the strawberries within 24 hours of when you plan on serving the cupcakes to avoid them becoming mushy.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries with no soft spots. Avoid strawberries with white tips/shoulders as they lack flavor.
- Use room temperature strawberries (as cold strawberries will give off moisture as they warm up)
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Recipe FAQs
These chocolate-covered strawberries will last up to three days in the fridge, but I find that they are best served within 24 hours of making. The candy coating can cause the strawberries to sweat a bit, making them a bit mushier after the 3 day limit.
Place a piece of clean paper towel in the container with the chocolate-covered strawberries to help wick away any moisture.
While you can freeze these chocolate-covered strawberries, keep in mind the strawberries themselves will be a bit mushy when thawed. (My daughter doesn’t mind and loves when I make extras to freeze.)
To freeze, flash freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight freezer container or ziptop freezer bag. Enjoy within 3 months.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe Video Demo
Check out our quick recipe video to see just how easy this recipe is to make – it’s a great video to show the kids before getting started, and those are my little Ella’s hands helping out, so that will give them a boost of confidence – because if she can, they can, too!
Ingredients for Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Strawberries
- Chocolate Chips or Melting Chocolate
- Pink Candy Melts
- White Candy Melts or White Chocolate Melts
- Shortening or Coconut Oil
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: Use the largest berries you can find for ease of decorating.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Small Microwave-safe Bowls
- Piping Bags
- Dipping Tools <– these dipping tools make it super easy to dip a variety of treats but in this recipe, toothpicks can be used in a pinch
How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse strawberries and dry thoroughly with towels. Let them air dry until no moisture remains.
Place chocolate chips or melting chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in a small amount of shortening or coconut oil if needed for a thinner consistency.
Melt pink candy melts and white candy melts in separate bowls using the same method.
Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip into the chocolate, turning to coat about three quarters of the berry. Lift and gently tap to let excess drip off. (For kids, you may find it easier to insert a toothpick into each strawberry for them to hold onto, instead of gripping the stem of the strawberry.)
Place on the prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining berries.
If decorating, drizzle or dip with contrasting melts while the base is set but not fully hardened. (We scooped the excess chocolate into ziptop baggies as impromptu piping bags, but you can just use a spoon, if desired.)
Let sit at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm, about 15 to 30 minutes.
Enjoy within 24 hours for the best experience.
Recipes Using Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:
It is no understatement that we LOVE chocolate-covered strawberries in our house, so we have several sweet treats that are topped with chocolate-covered strawberries. If you want to make this dessert even more decadent, check out:
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milkshake
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
- Serve alongside our Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Muddy Buddies
- Or, for a Thanksgiving twist, check out our Chocolate-Covered Thanksgiving Turkeys
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
An easy Valentine's Day Dessert that kids can help make, these Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a year-round favorite in our house! Super simple with only 3 ingredients, this easy dessert recipe is perfect for whipping up quickly whenever you have fresh strawberries and a dessert craving strikes!
Ingredients
- 24 Strawberries
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Melting Chocolate
- 1 cup Pink Candy Melts
- 1/2 cup White Candy Melts or White Chocolate Melts
- 2 teaspoons Shortening or Coconut Oil, as needed
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse strawberries and dry thoroughly with towels. Let them air dry until no moisture remains.
- Place chocolate chips or melting chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in a small amount of shortening or coconut oil if needed for a thinner consistency.
- Melt pink candy melts and white candy melts in separate bowls using the same method.
- Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip into the chocolate, turning to coat about three quarters of the berry. Lift and gently tap to let excess drip off. (For kids, you may find it easier to insert a toothpick into each strawberry for them to hold onto, instead of gripping the stem of the strawberry.)
- Place on the prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining berries.
- If decorating, drizzle or dip with contrasting melts while the base is set but not fully hardened. (We scooped the excess chocolate into ziptop baggies as impromptu piping bags, but you can just use a spoon, if desired.)
- Let sit at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm, about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Enjoy within 24 hours for the best experience.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this sweet classic as much as mine does!
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Freezing is possible but comes with a trade-off: while the chocolate coating holds up, the strawberries tend Pokepath TD to become mushy after thawing. For best freezing results, strawberries should be flash frozen in a single layer before being transferred to an airtight container or freezer bag, and consumed within three months.
Although freezing is feasible, there is a trade-off: the strawberries tend to get mushy after thawing, but the chocolate covering endures. Strawberries hollow knight should be flash frozen in a single layer for optimal freezing results, then placed in an airtight container or freezer bag and eaten within three months.