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A delicious plate of Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Indulge in these delightful chocolate covered strawberries, perfect for any occasion and incredibly easy to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 strawberries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 159

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • 16 oz fresh strawberries
  • 10 oz chocolate chips or chopped chocolate semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil optional, for softer chocolate
  • Optional toppings: chopped nuts, coconut, toffee bits, mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, sprinkles, or melted white chocolate or chocolate, for drizzling

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

  1. First, wash the strawberries. Place them on a clean towel and dry them individually with a paper towel. Let them sit on the towel to air dry until completely dry.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
  3. Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring after each time, until melted and smooth. If you want a softer chocolate, melt the coconut oil with the chocolate.
  4. Hold the strawberry by the green leaves and slowly dip the fruit into the chocolate, covering the berry almost to the top. Lift and gently shake the excess chocolate off the berry. Place on the parchment paper or wax paper.
  5. If you are going to dip the berries in any toppings, such as chopped nuts, coconut, or toffee bits, do it now before the chocolate sets up and then set on the parchment paper or wax paper.
  6. If you want to drizzle with white chocolate or extra chocolate, make sure your chocolate is ready to go. Dip a fork in the melted white chocolate or chocolate and drizzle over the dipped strawberries.
  7. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. Let the strawberries sit at room temperature for about one hour, until the chocolate firms. If you want to speed up the process, you can put the sheet in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes or until the chocolate is firm.

Notes

Chocolate dipped strawberries are best the day they are made, but you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Consider using a double boiler to melt the chocolate for a smoother finish.