Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Enjoy these elegant and delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberries, a perfect treat for parties, romantic occasions, or a simple indulgence. Fresh strawberries are dipped in smooth melted chocolate and allowed to set for a beautiful and tasty dessert that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries (about 24 strawberries)
- 12 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash the strawberries and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Ensure strawberries are completely dry and at room temperature to prevent chocolate from slipping off due to condensation.
- Melt the chocolate: Using a double boiler on the stove, melt the chocolate chips while stirring until silky smooth. Alternatively, melt them in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the leaves and dip it slowly into the melted chocolate, covering almost up to the top. Rotate the strawberry to coat all sides evenly. Lift and gently shake off excess chocolate. To prevent pooling, scrape off extra chocolate from the underside against the bowl’s edge.
- Let the chocolate harden: Place the dipped strawberries carefully on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them air dry at room temperature for at least 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. For firmer chocolate, chill the strawberries in the refrigerator after drying.
- Serve: Serve the chocolate covered strawberries as they are, or enhance them with a decorative drizzle of milk, dark, or white chocolate for a pretty presentation.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to ensure the chocolate sticks well.
- Use room temperature strawberries to avoid condensation which can cause chocolate to slide off.
- Adjust chocolate types based on preference: semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate all work well.
- For a decorative touch, melt different types of chocolate separately to drizzle over dipped strawberries.
- Store leftover strawberries in the fridge to keep fresh but best consumed within 1-2 days.
- Chocolate can be tempered if you want a shiny finish and crisp snap, but this is optional.
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