Last updated on February 14th, 2025 at 09:42 pm
Learn the easy way to make irresistible, chocolate-dipped strawberries from one pint of strawberries and 4 ounces of chocolate chips.
How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This surprisingly simple recipe to make chocolate dipped strawberries has some expert tips to help you achieve the best possible results.
If you grow your own strawberries in pots or planters, this is a super special way to celebrate your harvest. But, February isn’t tradtional harvest time in most places. Still, wherever you get them, luscious chocolate-dipped strawberries are a perfect offering for any Valentine.
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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Recipe
- 1 pint of perfectly ripened strawberries with stems and leaves intact
- about 4 ounces of chocolate chips – dark, white, milk or even chocolate mint flavors
- microwavable bowl and microwave cookie sheet covered in wax paper
- optional: Valentine sprinkles, small candies, contrasting color of melted chocolate
Recipe Instructions
Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Wash strawberries and pat dry, leaving stems and leaves intact. Strawberries should be completely dry before proceeding with the recipe.
Melt chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl, using the Defrost setting (or 10% power). Heat for 90 seconds, then stir; repeat until the chocolate has just melted and can be stirred smoothly.
Chocolate goes from melted to burned very quickly, so monitor the procedure and remove the chocolate from the microwave as soon as melting is complete.
Hold a strawberry by the stem and leaves and dip it into the melted chocolate. Withdraw the strawberry and swirl it in a tight circle to spin off excess chocolate. If desired, shake sprinkles or small candies over the wet chocolate coating.
Place the chocolate dipped strawberry on the wax paper and set aside to dry. A cool room temperature is preferable for drying. Repeat with the remainder of the strawberries, reheating chocolate for a short time, if necessary, to keep the coating consistency.
If possible, dip and serve the strawberries on the same day. Once dry, you can place each strawberry in a small paper candy cup.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Footballs
For game day, place your chocolate dipped strawberries in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool and set.
Meanwhile, melt a little white chocolate (about two squares) and add it to a plastic bag. Cut a tiny piece from one corner of the bag and pipe the “laces” as shown.
For anyone who grow strawberries, either in rows in the ground, or cultivating strawberries in pots, hanging baskets or planters, the presentation of chocolate-covered strawberries is the pièce de résistance at any time of the year.
Coating each luscious strawberry with a thin layer of chocolate combines the best of a healthy fruit with a touch of sweet decadence. Along with hand-painted heart motif champagne flutes and a chocolate rose kisses bouquet, it’s a loving, appreciative treat for Mother’s Day as well.
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