These chocolate covered strawberries are one of my favorite treats. They look elegant, but they come together in minutes with just fresh strawberries and melted chocolate.
I like that chocolate covered strawberries can go in so many directions. Sometimes I keep them plain and simple, other times I'll add a little white chocolate drizzle to dress them up. Choosing good chocolate makes all the difference, it melts smoothly and gives that glossy finish that looks almost too pretty to eat.
They fit into so many occasions too. I've made them for Valentine's Day, brought them to parties, and even arranged them into a small DIY strawberry bouquet as a gift. No matter how they're served, homemade chocolate strawberries always manage to feel a little special without asking much from you in the kitchen.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Super Easy: You only need three ingredients, strawberries, chocolate, and vegetable oil. No complicated steps, and it's quick to make.
- Fun to Make: Dipping the strawberries in chocolate is simple, and you can have fun adding toppings if you want.
🧾Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ingredients
Here's the breakdown of what's in this chocolate-covered strawberries recipe:
- Strawberries: I always pick firm, ripe strawberries because they dip neatly and look bright once the chocolate sets.
- Dark Chocolate: I love using a good quality dark chocolate, it melts smoothly and gives the strawberries that rich, glossy shell.
- Vegetable Oil: Just a spoonful helps keep the melted chocolate silky and easy to work with.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
1. Gently wash and dry them with a clean towel.
2. Chop the dark chocolate, place it in a heatproof bowl with oil, and microwave in 15-20 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
3. Hold a strawberry by the stem, dip it in melted chocolate, and twist to coat evenly. Let the excess drip off.
4. Place the chocolate covered strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet or board, ensuring they don't touch. Repeat the process with the remaining strawberries. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Decorating Touch: A white chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, or crushed nuts turn these into the best chocolate covered strawberries for parties.
Storage: I like to serve them the same day, they're freshest then, but if needed, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
🍓More Strawberry Recipes to Try!
If you enjoy cooking with strawberries, check out these recipes for inspiration:
- Strawberry Tiramisu
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Strawberry Pudding
- Strawberry Confiture
- Strawberry Shortcut Cake
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Recipe
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- 400 g Strawberries
- 200 g Dark Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries gently and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Cut the dark chocolate into small pieces, place them in a heatproof bowl, and add the oil. Microwave in 15-20 second bursts, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, twisting slightly to coat evenly. Let the excess drip back into the bowl.
- Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined board or baking sheet. Repeat until all are coated.
- Leave the tray at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, until the chocolate sets firm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
These chocolate-covered strawberries look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.