Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Chocolate covered strawberries are an easy and delicious, make-ahead dessert. All you need are two ingredients, fresh strawberries and chocolate – that’s it! Make them for parties, sweet treats, or gifts. And of course, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Chocolate covered strawberries on a plate.

Whether it’s a gift to a lover, friend, or yourself, there’s nothing better than chocolate covered strawberries. They have a rich chocolate outer shell plus a refreshing sweetness with every bite. And the best part? This recipe can be made in about 30 minutes. Now let’s get started.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ingredients

Yes, this recipe only requires 2 simple ingredients. Here’s what you need:

  • Strawberries: It’s best to get your hands on large, fresh strawberries that are perfectly ripe. Make sure the color is a vibrant deep red with less whites on top. These are signs they’ll be more sweet and flavorful.
  • Chocolate: Semi-sweet to dark chocolate pairs well with the sweetness from the strawberry. But milk chocolate and white chocolate also works too. As for melting, you can use chocolate chips, chocolate bars, or chocolate melts.

Strawberries on a table next to melted chocolate.

Chocolate Brands I Recommend

  • Pascha Chocolate is organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan. I love the both the 55% and 65% chocolate chips. They also make white chocolate.
  • Hu Chocolate is organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan and paleo friendly (no refined sugars). But it’s slightly more bitter at 70%.
  • Lily’s Chocolate is gluten-free, dairy-free and fair-trade certified. It does contain soy lecithin but it’s sweetened with stevia and erythritol, so it’s keto friendly.

Chocolate covered strawberries on a plate.

Should You Add Oil To The Chocolate?

While this step is completely optional, oil can be added to the chocolate mixture. Oil is mixed with the chocolate to help soften the outer shell ever so slightly. So when you bite into it, the shell doesn’t crumble apart completely.

If you decide to go with this step, just add a tablespoon of coconut oil (don’t worry, it won’t flavor the chocolate).

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tips

Before we dive into this recipe, here’s a few things to take note of.

  • Make sure your strawberries are washed and completely dry before dipping into chocolate. Otherwise, the chocolate won’t stick to the strawberry.
  • If you’re using strawberries straight from the fridge, let them sit on the counter until they reach room temperature. Because they’ve been chilled in the fridge, they’ll naturally condensate – which we don’t want when dipping into chocolate!
  • When you lift the strawberry out of the chocolate, gently scrape the excess chocolate off the bottom side of the strawberry on the edge of the bowl. This will prevent you from having a pool of chocolate on the baking sheet.
  • You can dip the strawberries in the bowl of melted chocolate or transfer the melted chocolate to a shot glass, which makes dipping straight up and down easy.
  • Serve each chocolate covered strawberry at room temperature. The chocolate won’t crumble as much and it’s better to not bite into a freezing cold strawberry.

Dipping a strawberry in melted chocolate.

Making chocolate covered strawberry and placing on a plate.

How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Once you have your strawberries, chocolates, and coconut oil ready, it’s time to start prepping.

  1. Line a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Clean the strawberries. Thoroughly wash them to remove any dirt and debris.
  3. Dry the strawberries. Pat each one dry using a kitchen towel or paper towel. You want the strawberries to be completely dry before dipping them in chocolate.
  4. Melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Then heat the mixture in 20 second increments. Stir in between until it’s smooth and creamy. You can also melt the chocolate on a stovetop by using a double broiler.
  5. Dip the strawberries. With each strawberry, pick it up by the leaves and slowly dip it into the chocolate mixture until it almost reaches the top. Rotate the strawberry to make sure all sides are coated.
  6. Lay the dipped strawberries on the baking sheet. Repeat for the rest of the strawberries.
  7. Let the chocolate set. Allow the strawberries to sit at room temperature until they are completely dry. You can also place the baking sheet in your refrigerator to speed up the process.

Several chocolate covered strawberries on a plate.

Get Creative With Toppings

If you have a little extra time, feel free to dress up your strawberries with additional crunch and flavors. Here’s a few ideas to get you started.

  • Chocolate Drizzle: Set aside extra chocolate to melt. Then create a little piping bag by pouring the mixture into a plastic bag. Snip the tip of the bag and gently squeeze to drizzle over the strawberries.
  • Chopped Nuts: Choose from chopped pecans, pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts. Just make sure to roll them in the nuts while they are still wet.
  • Shredded Coconut: Place the flakes in a small bowl and roll the strawberry in it while it’s still wet.
  • Toasted Coconut Flakes: In a skillet, cook the coconut flakes over low-medium heat until golden brown. Make sure to stir occasionally so that all flakes are cooked. Then repeat the same process as the shredded coconut above.
  • Cacao Nibs: Crush some cacao nibs and roll the strawberry in it for an extra rich flavor.

Chocolate covered strawberry drizzled in white and milk chocolate.

Make These Ahead Of Time

Ideally, chocolate covered strawberries taste the best the day you make them. But if you’re on a time crunch, you can make these a day in advance. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Once they’re dipped and the chocolate is dry, place them in a single layer on top of paper towel to wick away moisture.

More Bite Sized Desserts

If you need a variety of bite sized treats, here’s a few delicious ideas that will sweep anyone off their feet.

Chocolate covered strawberries on a plate.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

5 from 12 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Description

Chocolate covered strawberries are an easy and delicious, make-ahead dessert. Learn how to make them perfectly for your next party, sweet treat or Valentine's Day!

Ingredients  

  • 16 ounces fresh strawberries
  • 10 ounces chocolate chips, semi-sweet, milk chocolate and dark chocolate all work

Instructions 

  • Prepare a baking sheet that's lined with parchment paper.
  • Wash the strawberries to remove any dirt and debris.
  • Pat the strawberries dry using a paper towel. The strawberries will need to be completely dry before dipping.
  • Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in 20 second increments, stirring in between until it's silky smooth. If you'd like to add coconut oil to make the chocolate a little softer (see tip above) you can add it here and stir with the chocolate.
  • With each strawberry, pick it up by the leaves and slowly dip it into the chocolate mixture until it almost reaches the top. Rotate the strawberry to make sure all sides are coated. Then, lift the strawberry and gently shake off any excess chocolate.
  • Carefully lay the dipped strawberries on the baking sheet, and repeat for each one.
  • Let the strawberries sit until they are completely dry or place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to firm up the chocolate.

Lisa's Tips

  • Make sure to read all of the tips in the post above, including the type of chocolate I recommend.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered strawberries recipe, chocolate covered strawberry, how to make chocolate covered strawberries
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Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

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26 Comments

  1. I put my parchment lined sheet pan in the freezer for 20 minutes so when I dip them and lay them down the chocolate doesn’t spread!

  2. I’m making panda cotta for a small party and wanted something to add to the dessert plate. This look perfect. 
    Can I make them day before or should I make them the same day?
    Thank you!5 stars

  3. Every time I want to make something I just google to see if Lisa has done it. The only person I trust for a great recipe the first time. Even something as simple as this you’ve made better 🙂5 stars

  4. Thanks for sharing. My Belgium chocolate covered strawberries turned out the best ever following your recipe.5 stars

  5. Thank you so I much for the shot glass tip! I have maked chocolate covered strawberries in the past, but this was the smoothest experience. Thank you!!! 5 stars

  6. Now I know how to melt my 85% paleo chocolate. Strawberries on the next grocery run so that I can try this! Thank you. I am loving your site. Happy distraction during this time.5 stars

  7. Simply adore this easy and delicious dessert. Once I tried it, it really was an addiction. Highly recommend everyone to give this a try. All you need are just two ingredients. Believe me, the dessert could brighten ANY day!
    Lisa, thanks for sharing this with us and all of your precious tips. I hope the idea will inspire many of your readers. Keep up the good work!5 stars

  8. I can’t wait to make these with my girls tomorrow for Valentine’s day. These are sure to make anyone feel loved this Valentine’s day.5 stars

  9. Chocolate dipped strawberries are not only delicious but they are so pretty too. Festive for any gathering or that special someone.5 stars