Chocolate Covered Strawberries
This post may contain affiliate links.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries are not only for Valentine’s Day. They are perfect treats all year round. I like to make them when it is strawberry season. Freshly picked strawberries from the farm and covered in chocolate are my favorite desserts in the summer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Strawberries in the chocolate are the perfect “no bake” dessert. Check also No-bake Cheesecake in A Jar or Blueberry Cheesecake.
- Chocolate and Strawberries are a classic combination for the dessert. Try Dark Chocolate Macarons or Milk Chocolate Ganache for Macarons.
- Strawberry desserts are great all year round. Check also Strawberry Macarons or Panna Cotta.
- Fresh berries are great in many desserts, like Pavlova or Meringue Roulade.
- Strawberries can be replaced with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients Note
- 2 lbs large strawberries with stems, washed and dried very well.
- 1 cup chocolate melts
How to Make This Recipe
Wash strawberries and fully wipe them. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or waxed paper. Melt chocolate using the double boiler method. Put chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Do not use a plastic bowl! Fill a medium saucepan with a couple of inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and place the bowl with chocolate over the water to melt. Mix the chocolate as it softens until completely melted.
Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip it into the chocolate, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Place strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. After that, decorate strawberries with different colors of chocolate or sprinkle with nuts.
Tip from Marina: I like to use bamboo skewers to hold strawberries for dipping. I place them into a tall jar or onto a foam block for the chocolate to set. This way, strawberries look beautiful from any side.
Optional Toppings for Strawberries
- Melted chocolate (dark, milk, ruby, white).
- Chopped pistachios or other nuts.
- Sliced almonds.
- Colorful sprinkles.
- Mini chocolate chips for the topping.
- Edible gold.
Expert Tips
- Use chocolate melts, not chocolate chips.
- You can also use tempered chocolate.
- Pick big and tasty strawberries from the store.
- Wash and dry strawberries before dipping; this will ensure the chocolate sticks well to the berry.
- Do not use frozen strawberries. They will release juice.
Recipe FAQs
Store berries in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. I like to put a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the container.
Yes, melt chocolate in the microwave using 30-second intervals and mixing until melted.
No, they will release juice and become soggy.
Make sure strawberry is washed and dry before dipping into melted chocolate.
If you make these Chocolate Covered Strawberries, please tag me on social media and make sure to leave a rating down below. I would love to see your creations!
More Recipes You’ll Love
Recipe
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Equipment
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large strawberries with stems
- 1 cup chocolate melts
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and fully wipe them.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- Put chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Do not use a plastic bowl!
- Fill a medium saucepan with a couple of inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Turn the heat to low and place the bowl with chocolate over the water to melt. Mix the chocolate as it softens until completely melted.
- Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip it into the chocolate, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl.
- Place strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.
- Decorate strawberries with different colors of chocolate or sprinkle with nuts.