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Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries

How to make chocolate covered strawberries. This indulgent dessert isn't just for special occasions. Enjoy delicious chocolate and strawberries any time you need an easy treat.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate,, Dessert,, strawberries
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1lb Fresh Strawberries
  • 8oz Bakers Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • 4oz Bakers white chocolate

Toppings-Optional

  • Graham crackers
  • Oreos
  • Sprinkles
  • Chopped nuts
  • Coconut
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Wash strawberries and fully dry with a paper towel.
    chocolate covered strawberry ingredients
  • Melt chocolate in a microwave on 50% power, stirring every 15 seconds.
    Or
    Use a double broiler.
    Break the chocolate up and reserve a few squares to add in last. Melt your chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining chocolate.
    Double broiled chocolate
  • Hold the top of the strawberry, dip, turn and coat the entire strawberry. Allow excess chocolate to drip off. Set on wax paper and repeat.
    dipping a strawberry into melted chocolate
  • Add desired toppings while chocolate is still wet. Allow to set.

Adding White Chocolate

  • Melt your chocolate.
  • Drizzle on top using a fork or piping bag.
    adding white chocolate with a fork
  • Place in refrigerator to allow chocolate to harden.
  • Serve and enjoy

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will very based on different brands of ingredients that are used along with cooking methods. 
Helpful Tips
Use room temperature strawberries for better chocolate adherence.
Pat strawberries dry thoroughly after washing to prevent chocolate from seizing.
Work quickly during the dipping process to avoid premature hardening.
Store in a cool, dry place for the best taste and texture. Best eaten within 48 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg