Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Sweet, juicy strawberries dipped in rich chocolate - easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12 strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries at room temperature
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 ounces white or milk chocolate chopped (optional, for decorating)
- toppings sprinkles, crushed nuts, or other decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare strawberries: Gently rinse strawberries under cool water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. They must be dry, as moisture can cause the chocolate to seize or slide off.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate:Using a microwave: Combine the chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well between each session, until melted and smooth.Using a double boiler: Fill a small pot with 1-2 inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot, ensuring it doesn’t touch the water. Add the semi-sweet chocolate and vegetable oil to the bowl. Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.Remove the bowl from the heat. Be careful not to let any steam or water get into the chocolate, as this can cause it to seize.
- Dip strawberries: Hold a strawberry by the stem or leaves and dip it into the melted chocolate, covering about ¾ of the strawberry. Let any excess chocolate drip off before placing it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate (optional): Add sprinkles, crushed nuts, or other decorations while the chocolate is still wet.For piping stripes of milk or white chocolate, allow the dipped strawberries to fully set first. Then melt the white or milk chocolate in the same manner as the semi-sweet chocolate. Use a spoon or a piping bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- Set the chocolate: Let the strawberries sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve or store: Serve immediately or store in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Notes
Ingredient Notes: Use room temp, dry strawberries. Semi-sweet, milk, or white chocolate works; add oil for smooth melting.
Tips: Dry berries well, melt chocolate slowly, decorate quickly, and use quality chocolate.
Storage: Best fresh; store in airtight container up to 24 hrs. Serve at room temp.
Tips: Dry berries well, melt chocolate slowly, decorate quickly, and use quality chocolate.
Storage: Best fresh; store in airtight container up to 24 hrs. Serve at room temp.