Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Fresh strawberries are dipped in rich, melted chocolate and can be customized with your favorite toppings for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries with stems (about 20–24), rinsed and completely dried
Semi-Sweet Chocolate:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (or dark chocolate), finely chopped or in chips
White Chocolate (optional):
- 2 oz white chocolate, for drizzling
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and dry the strawberries completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
- Dip the Strawberries: Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with White Chocolate: If using white chocolate, melt it and drizzle over the dipped strawberries.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle optional toppings over the strawberries before the chocolate sets.
- Set the Chocolate: Let the strawberries sit at room temperature or chill to set the chocolate.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are thoroughly dried before dipping.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste.
- Experiment with colored candy melts or seasonal sprinkles for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
