Chocolate Covered Strawberries are perfect for Valentines Day & Mothers Day, using on top of cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, or brownies for a stunning dessert presentation, or just as a special treat! Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries with dark, milk or white chocolate and youll save a bundle versus buying them!
I adore chocolate-covered strawberries. They are easily one of my all-time favorite treats. But they are so expensive! Like, sometimes $4 or even more for just one strawberry! Its crazy!
So a few years ago I figured, why not learn how to make them myself? How hard could it be? This is where I went down the chocolatiering rabbit hole.
I have tried numerous approaches, including the popular (but ultimately disappointing) approaches of chocolate chips melted with coconut oil or shortening and just using almond bark or candy coatings. But the BEST way to make legitimate gourmet chocolate covered strawberries is with REAL chocolate using a simple technique for tempering it so it dries hard and shiny. These are every bit as good as the high quality ones you would pay and arm and a leg for at a good chocolate shop!
If you love these chocolate covered strawberries, you might enjoy using them to top Strawberry Cupcakes! Or use your new-found chocolate tempering skills to make Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Rods or Oreo Truffles and sprinkle them with red & white hearts for another easy Valentines Day dessert!
Set chocolate at room temperature and store at room temperature. If you are in a warm climate and need to refrigerate your strawberries to set, then allow 15-30 minutes to harden in the refrigerator, then remove.
Now for the fun part! It’s time to dip strawberries!
First, start by using room temperature strawberries rather than cold ones straight out of the fridge. Gently wash the strawberries and pat them dry with paper towels. Its important not to skip this step as any water that gets into the melted chocolate can cause it to seize up. Be sure to use fresh berries and remove any that have soft spots.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper so the dipped strawberries dont stick and leave behind precious chocolate once set up.
Grasp each strawberry by the top green part and dip it into the melted chocolate. Tilt the berry to coat or spooning the chocolate over the sides. Gently shake or tap off excess chocolate, then transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining berries.
Decorating ideas for chocolate covered strawberries
Just dipping large, ruby red strawberries in melted chocolate is enough tempt anyone. A drizzle of additional melted chocolate either in matching or contrasting colors really adds that “wow” factor though.
Take your chocolate covered strawberries to the next level by decorating freshly dipped strawberries with any of these toppings. Think caramel apples, but in strawberry form. Just be sure to add them while the chocolate is still wet before it has a chance to set.
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed Oreo cookies
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Sprinkles
- Toasted coconut
- Chopped nuts
- Toffee bits
- Chopped candy bars
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FAQ
How long does it take for chocolate-covered strawberries to harden in the fridge?
How long do chocolate-covered strawberries take to set in the freezer?
How long do you have to wait to eat chocolate-covered strawberries?
Why are my chocolate-covered strawberries not setting?
How long does it take for chocolate berries to harden?
Any changes in temperature, even a quick trip to the fridge, can case sweating. Store berries uncovered at room temperature in a cool, dry place. If you keep them in the fridge, they will start to sweat, or the chocolate will start to look chalky. It usually takes about 30 minutes to fully harden.
How long does it take to make chocolate covered strawberries?
Despite being one of the easiest and cheapest desserts to make, chocolate covered strawberries are one of those fancy, bite-size desserts that everyone loves. They’re beautiful and impressive looking, but they’re incredibly simple. One batch of chocolate covered strawberries only takes about 20 minutes to make!
How do you Dry strawberries before melting chocolate?
For conventionally grown strawberries soak in a solution of 4 parts water 1 part vinegar for 5 minutes. Rinse and drain well in a colander. Dry strawberries: Dry each strawberry individually very well with paper towels, then set aside to continue to dry while melting chocolate.
How do you make homemade chocolate strawberries?
Making Homemade Chocolate Strawberries couldn’t be easier than 2 ingredients and right know-how. These are no-sweat strawberries! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper or a silicone mat. Wash strawberries dry them with a paper towel and then let them further air dry and come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes.