Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate covered strawberries. Everyone loves the combination of juicy, ripe strawberries covered in chocolate, and they're a Valentine's Day classic choice! Keep it as simple or decorative as you'd like.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh strawberries (about 20–25)

  • 8 oz chocolate

• Semi-sweet or dark = classic

• Milk chocolate = sweeter

• White chocolate = great for drizzle

• Optional toppings: shredded coconut, sprinkles, crushed cookies, sea salt

  
  

  Instructions

  Wash & dry the strawberries

• Rinse gently and dry completely with paper towels.

• Any water = chocolate won’t stick.

  Prep a tray

• Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.

• Melt the chocolate-this part is to be done by adults! Save the dipping and decorating for the kids.

  • Microwave method (easiest):

    • Chop chocolate, microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.

      Stovetop:

    • Melt in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water, stirring gently.

• Dip

  • Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into chocolate.

  • Twist slightly, lift, and let excess drip off.

• Add toppings (optional)

  • Sprinkle toppings on before the chocolate sets.

• Set

  • Place on the lined tray.

  • Let set at room temp or refrigerate 15–30 minutes.

Optional Fancy Touches ✨

• Chocolate drizzle: Melt a second type of chocolate and drizzle with a spoon or piping bag.

• Glossy finish: Stir 1 tsp coconut oil into the melted chocolate.

• Sweet + salty: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on dark chocolate ones.

Storage

• Best eaten same day

• Can refrigerate up to 24 hours

• Don’t cover tightly (prevents sweating)