Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Susannah Brinkley

Juicy strawberries can be dipped in white, dark or milk chocolate and decorated with tons of toppings! They make a great gift or party snack.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings strawberries

Calories 65kcal

Author Susannah Brinkley

Ingredients

1 pint medium strawberries around 20 strawberries
½ cup chocolate chips or candy melts (white chocolate, semisweet, milk or dark chocolate)
½ cup chocolate chips in a contrasting color
1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
¼-½ cup each various toppings sprinkles, finely-chopped nuts, coconut flakes or mini chocolate chips (optional for decoration)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Place strawberries in a colander and rinse with water. Place berries on a paper towel, and then individually dry each one with another paper towel. They must be completely dry before dipping in chocolate.
Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl, and melt it in the microwave in 20-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each heating (around 4-5 times) until melted. Repeat with as many types of chocolate you plan to use. (Alternatively, you can use a double boiler on the stove.) Once the chocolate is completely melted, stir in the oil until smooth.
While chocolate is melting, place toppings in bowls and set aside.
Pick up each strawberry and dip it into the melted chocolate, slowly removing it and allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Gently scrape it against the edge of the bowl if needed.
Dip the covered strawberries into your desired toppings, if using, and place the prepared baking sheet. Alternatively, you can sprinkle them over your dipped strawberries while the chocolate is still melted. To create a chocolate drizzle, use a spoon to zig-zag melted chocolate over the strawberries.
Once your strawberries are decorated, they need to set. If left out at room temperature, they will set in 1-2 hours. If placed in the fridge, the strawberries will set within 20-30 minutes.

Notes

Storage tips: Store chocolate-covered strawberries in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray in the refrigerator, uncovered, to prevent moisture buildup. Avoid covering them, as trapped humidity can cause the chocolate to sweat and the berries to weep. For best results, enjoy within 24 hours, though they can last up to 48 hours before the texture begins to soften.

Topping ideas:

Sprinkles: Rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles or colorful sanding sugars

Textured toppings: Toasted coconut, dried flower petals or cereal

Chopped nuts: Peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, etc.

Cookie crumbs: Oreo cookies or graham crackers

Crushed candy: Peppermint candies or crushed Heath bar

More chocolate: Chocolate curls, drizzles, mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs

Drizzles: Melted chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, colored melting wafers

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