How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries that are delicious, stunning, and ultra impressive. These gourmet-looking treats are surprisingly easy and make the perfect edible gift for Valentine's Day.
45 min
Serves
1
Easy
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) strawberries, (washed and dried thoroughly)
- 6 oz (170 g) semisweet chocolate, (chopped)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) coconut oil or vegetable shortening, (divided)
- 3 oz (85 g) white (and/or milk chocolate), for drizzling, (chopped, optional)
- Mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles for coating, (optional)
Preparation
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Cooking
- Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the semisweet chocolate and 3/4 teaspoon coconut oil in a small, deep microwave-safe bowl (a 2-cup measuring cup works well here).
- Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until just melted.
- Be careful not to overheat.
- Insert a toothpick into the strawberry’s stem, pushing the leaves upward, and dip into the semisweet chocolate, coating completely.
- Tapping the toothpick, let the excess chocolate fall back into the bowl.
- If desired, dip into a shallow bowl of chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles.
- Set the strawberry on the parchment, sliding forward slightly, and continue with the remaining strawberries.
- If the chocolate becomes too cool and firm at any point, simply reheat briefly in the microwave.
- If a drizzle topping is desired, place the white chocolate and 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then 15-second increments, stirring between each burst, until just melted.
- Be careful not to overheat.
- Remove the white chocolate to a piping bag or ziptop bag and snip a very small hole in one corner.
- With the toothpick still inserted, lift the strawberry up and drizzle the white chocolate over the strawberry, placing back on the parchment when finished.
- This will result in a cleaner, prettier drizzle.
- Drizzling directly on the baking sheet is doable but may result in a messier appearance.
- Repeat until all strawberries are decorated.
- Let the strawberries set before serving, about 30 minutes at room temperature or 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
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