Chocolate Covered Strawberry Recipe
Learn how to make tasty and lovely chocolate covered strawberry using this simple recipe. It’s so easy to make with three ingredients in a short amount of time. Enjoy it with your family and friends or give as a gift on special occasions.
Equipment
- 2 glass or bowl microwave-safe
- baking pan or tray
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries, with stems and leaves attached washed, dried and at room temperature
- 5 ounces (142g) dark chocolate bar or chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate also works
- 5 ounces (142g) white baking chocolate bar or chips
Instructions
- Before starting the dipping process, make sure your strawberries are already washed and totally dry. Otherwise, the chocolate won't stick properly. Please see notes below.
- Place the chopped dark and white chocolate bars into separate microwave-safe dishes (glass or ceramic).
- Microwave the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each stop, until the chocolate is completely melted. Do the same with the white chocolate until they are completely melted. Stir frequently to avoid burning the chocolate!
- Hold a strawberry by the leaves and dip it in melted dark chocolate, tilting and/or twisting it gently to cover all sides. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off the strawberry as you lift it out of the chocolate. Do the same with the white chocolate until all of the berries are gone. You can divide your berries to have dark and white chocolate coating.
- Gently place each strawberry an inch apart on parchment paper. To reduce the amount of chocolate collecting under the strawberry, you can transfer the coated strawberries beside it after a minute.
- Optional: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle your dry topping (if using) for better and easier sticking.
- Set the dipped strawberries aside at room temperature to solidify the chocolate coating.
- Place the left over dark and white chocolate separately in a plastic bag. Cut out a small hole and pipe diagonally or across on each berries.
- Serve immediately or place in a box to give as a gift.
- Share and enjoy!
Notes
Preparing the berries: Because your strawberries must be completely dry before being dipped, I recommend gently washing them with water and vinegar/baking soda or salt solution (please see my tips above on how to wash your strawberries/ fresh produce), patting them dry with paper towels, and letting them air dry on the counter. If they've already been cleaned and refrigerated, pat them dry to eliminate any water or moist and set them out to come to room temperature.
Shelf life: These are best eaten the same day they're produced because of their texture and appearance. After the chocolate coating has finished, set them aside at room temperature and eat them within the day. Otherwise, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before eating, blot out any extra moisturizer and consume within 1-2 days (they will sweat in the fridge).
