Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Servings: 14 strawberries
Calories: 51kcal
Learn how to make the BEST chocolate covered strawberries with only two ingredients, minimal steps, and just 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh strawberries
- 4 oz (115 g) chocolate bar Note 1
Optional toppings:
- crushed nuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut, etc.
Equipment
- 2 baking sheets
- 1 silicone mat or wax paper
- 1 plastic or silicone bowl
Instructions
- Wash and arrange the strawberries on a baking sheet lined with a paper towel in a single layer. Let them dry thoroughly. It's important to have them completely dry before dipping them in chocolate. (TIP: Make sure the strawberries are at room temperature before you begin dipping them in chocolate.)8 oz fresh strawberries
- Prepare another baking sheet or tray lined with a silicone mat, or wax paper.
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it into a plastic or silicone bowl. (I don’t recommend using a glass bowl.)4 oz chocolate bar
- Microwave the chocolate for 1 minute at 100% power (for 1000Watt microwave!).
- Then stir it well and microwave for 10 seconds at 100% power. Continue to microwave it at 10-second increments until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, hold a strawberry by the stem and dip it into the chocolate, covering it about three-quarters of the way. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
- If desired, roll the chocolate-covered strawberry in your chosen toppings while the chocolate is still wet.crushed nuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut, etc.
- Place the dipped strawberry onto the prepared baking sheet or tray.
- Repeat the process with the remaining strawberries.
- Let the chocolate-covered strawberries cool at room temperature until the chocolate sets, about 3-5 minutes. Get creative with your toppings and even drizzle additional chocolate over the strawberries for an extra touch.
Notes
Note 1: Wash and dry your strawberries, and let them come to room temperature. Cold strawberries will sweat in contact with warm chocolate and the chocolate won’t stick to the strawberries.
Note 2: Choose high-quality chocolate for the best flavor! I don’t recommend chocolate chips because they contain stabilizers to hold their shape in heat, therefore they don’t melt easily. Ghirardelli chocolate bars are my go-to! Also, you may use semi-sweet, milk or even white chocolate bars! If you don’t want to mess with tempering chocolate, you can also use almond bark or melting wafers!
Storing Tips:
- Ideally, chocolate covered strawberries should be eaten the same day they’re made.
- If needed, store your chocolate covered strawberries in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dakr place.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, but they will become soggy once thawed. So, it’s best to enjoy them as a frozen treat.
- Ideally, chocolate covered strawberries should be eaten the same day they’re made.
- If needed, store your chocolate covered strawberries in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dakr place.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, but they will become soggy once thawed. So, it’s best to enjoy them as a frozen treat.
Nutrition
Servings: 1 strawberry
Calories: 51kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 0.1g
Fat: 2g
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 3mg