Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Smooth Coating
Make perfect, glossy chocolate covered strawberries at home using this simple recipe and professional dipping technique.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 18-20 strawberries
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and completely dried
- 10 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped or chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly. Remove the green hulls. It is critical that the berries are completely dry before dipping.
- Place the chopped chocolate (and coconut oil, if using) in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler until smooth.
- Hold a strawberry by the hull or stem end. Dip the berry into the melted chocolate, rotating it to coat about two-thirds of the fruit.
- Lift the berry out, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. You can gently tap the wrist holding the berry against the side of the bowl to remove drips.
- Place the dipped strawberry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- If adding toppings, sprinkle them on immediately before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes for faster setting.
Notes
- For the smoothest coating, ensure your bowl and stirring utensil are completely free of water.
- If the chocolate thickens while you work, microwave it for 10 seconds to loosen it up again.
- For a white chocolate drizzle, melt 4 ounces of white chocolate separately and drizzle it over the set dark chocolate using a fork or piping bag.
- For a crushed nut topping, use finely chopped pecans or almonds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 strawberries
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
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