Description
Elegant, decadent chocolate covered strawberries made at home with simple ingredients. Perfect for special occasions or treating yourself to a gourmet dessert.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries – 1 pound (about 20 medium)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 12 ounces
- White chocolate chips – 6 ounces (optional for drizzle)
- Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt flakes – For garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Wash strawberries gently under cool water and pat completely dry with paper towels. Let air dry for 30 minutes to ensure no moisture remains.
- 2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
- 3. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst until smooth.
- 4. Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate at an angle, coating about three-quarters of the berry. Allow excess to drip back into bowl.
- 5. Place dipped strawberries on prepared baking sheets with pointed end facing up. Add any toppings immediately while chocolate is wet.
- 6. Let chocolate set at room temperature for 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
- 7. Optional: Melt white chocolate and drizzle decorative patterns over set chocolate using a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped.
- 8. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness. Keep refrigerated but serve at room temperature. Do not freeze as this causes condensation and mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g