Description
Delight in these luscious Chocolate Covered Strawberries featuring fresh, juicy strawberries dipped in rich semi-sweet chocolate and optionally drizzled with white chocolate and topped with your favorite toppings. This easy-to-make, elegant dessert is perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried
Chocolate
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)
Optional Toppings
- Crushed nuts
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut
- Crushed cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Make sure strawberries are completely washed and dried thoroughly; this ensures the chocolate will stick properly.
- Melt the Semi-Sweet Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop for gentle heat control.
- Dip the Strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off back into the bowl to prevent pooling on the sheet.
- Apply Optional Toppings: If using toppings such as crushed nuts or sprinkles, sprinkle them onto the chocolate-covered strawberries immediately after dipping before the chocolate sets.
- Decorate with White Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the white chocolate separately using the same method and drizzle over the set base chocolate with a spoon or a piping bag for decorative flair.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to firm up either by sitting the strawberries at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate them for 15 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere properly.
- Best served the same day for optimal freshness and chocolate texture.
- Store leftover chocolate covered strawberries in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
