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Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

January 23, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

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How to make chocolate covered strawberries - classic recipe plus 14 unique chocolate dipped strawberry variations.

A classic Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe is a great addition to your romantic plans for your next date night.

A quick and easy chocolate covered strawberries recipe using the microwave method to melt the chocolate.

When rich dark chocolate meets fresh juicy strawberries in this Chocolate Coated Strawberries Recipe you get an amazing combo that makes any occasion more special. As soon as strawberries are in season I can’t wait to work them into my favorite recipes, starting with this one. Smooth, rich chocolate and sweet, juicy berries, who wouldn’t enjoy this treat?

Tips for Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries

1. Make sure your strawberries are completely dry. The chocolate will not adhere properly if your strawberries are not dry.

2. You will need to thin your melted chocolate to dipping consistency by adding coconut oil or shortening.

3. Be sure you have parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone mat set out before you start dipping. You want to set your chocolate covered strawberries on a surface that will allow you to easily remove the strawberries once the chocolate has hardened.

4. If you want to add sprinkles or jimmies to your chocolate-dipped strawberries, do so while the chocolate is still wet.

5. If you want to drizzle more chocolate over the chocolate-coated strawberries, wait until the chocolate has completely hardened after dipping the strawberries, then drizzle the additional chocolate over the top.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Microwave Method

Making chocolate covered strawberries is even easier if you use the microwave to melt the chocolate instead of using a double boiler on the stovetop.

  1. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Melt the chocolate in 20 – 30 second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between each reheating.
  3. If your melted chocolate is not thin enough for dipping, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening. Stir it in, then check the consistency of the chocolate. If needed add another teaspoon or two of coconut oil or shortening until it is the desired consistency for dipping berries.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

This is a basic recipe for chocolate-covered strawberries. You will find printable directions at the bottom of this post. You will also find 12 variations to inspire you to create your own unique chocolate strawberries if you wish.

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces strawberries
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or candy melts
  • 1 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening

Directions:

  1. Line a clean surface (a cookie sheet or cutting board) with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Wash and dry your strawberries. It is very important that your strawberries are dry so they don’t make the chocolate “break” and get clumpy.
  3. Melt the chocolate in 25-second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between each reheating. Add a bit of coconut oil or shortening if your chocolate is not smooth.chocolate dipped strawberries recipe
  4. Holding the green stem of the strawberry, roll your strawberry in melted chocolate and then place on your prepared surface. Let the strawberries set completely before serving or packaging.strawberries dipped in chocolate
  5. You can add sprinkles or drizzle on some white chocolate for effect. 

How to Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Storing at Room Temperature

To store your strawberries at room temperature, lightly cover them with foil or plastic wrap. Don’t store them in an airtight container because if they are kept in an airtight container at room temperature, they will decompose faster than if they were just lightly covered.

Storing in the Refrigerator

To store chocolate covered berries in the refrigerator, lightly cover them in wax paper, then place them in an airtight container.

How Long do Chocolate Covered Strawberries Last?

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are best if eaten the day they are made. They will last 12 – 24 hours at room temperature. However, after 12 hours they may start to leak strawberry juice and won’t look as pretty, but they will still taste delicious.

You can place your chocolate-dipped strawberries in the refrigerator for 2 days, but placing them in the refrigerator will cause condensation to form on the chocolate, so this method isn’t best if you want to serve them to guests.

Valentine's Day chocolate covered strawberry recipes. Make one of these delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries for your Valentine!

More Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ideas

These chocolate strawberry variations are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hearts

Valentine Chocolate Covered Strawberries

White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Marbled Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Ladybugs

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Penguins 

Holiday Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Ideas

Make Shiny New Year Chocolate-Covered Strawberries by dusting them with pearl dust and edible glitter.

St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Drizzled Strawberries can be made like these, by dipping the strawberries in white chocolate, then drizzling green and gold candy melts over them.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Carrots make a cute addition to the dessert table at Easter.

These Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries include directions for making several different designs in red, white, and blue.

White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Ghosts are an easy treat for school Halloween parties.

You can serve these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkins at a Halloween party or leave off the Jack o’ Lantern face and serve them at a harvest party.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are a fun treat for Thanksgiving!

These Chocolate Coated Strawberry Christmas Trees are made by dipping the berries in green candy melts then using sprinkles to decorate the “tree”.

Printable Recipe for Chocolate Covered Strawberries

A quick and easy chocolate covered strawberries recipe using the microwave method to melt the chocolate.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

This is a quick and easy recipe for chocolate-dipped strawberries using the microwave to melt the chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate covered strawberries recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 77kcal
Author Alea Milham

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces strawberries
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening or shortening

Instructions

  • Line a clean surface (a cookie sheet or cutting board) with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Wash and dry your strawberries. It is very important that your strawberries are dry so they don't make the chocolate "break" and go clumpy.
  • Melt the chocolate in 25-second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between each reheating. Add a bit of chocolate oil or shortening if your chocolate is not smooth.
  • Holding the green stem of the strawberry, roll your strawberry in melted chocolate and then place them on your prepared surface. Let the strawberries set completely before serving or packaging.
  • You can add sprinkles or drizzle on some white chocolate for effect.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Cheryl says

    February 2, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    Yum! I absolutely love chocolate covered strawberries! I had two a couple of days ago and I’m ready for more! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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