Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Chocolate covered strawberries are a sweet treat for any occasion and we make these extra special by adding a beautiful touch of gold dust!
This chocolate covered strawberry recipe is super easy and quick but will make you look like a professional! We serve these with champagne truffles and champagne cupcakes!
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Simply melt the chocolate and dip, so easy.
📌 Decadent and glamorous, perfect for Valentine’s, New Years, or wedding events!
📌 The perfect sweet and tart flavor for any occasion!
📌 Serve these at a party or give them as gifts.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ingredients
- Strawberries – Fresh bright red strawberries, preferably ones that are red all the way to the leaves.
- Chocolate – Melting chocolate or almond bark.
- Gold dust – (Optional) Edible gold powder, optional.
How do you make chocolate covered strawberries? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, clean and dry the strawberries, leaving the leaves on for looks and for ease of dipping. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⭐ Next, melt the chocolate until smooth.
⭐ Then, dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate, rotating as needed to coat the entire strawberry except the leaves. Place on the parchment paper to allow the chocolate to set.
⭐ Last, drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over some of the strawberries for decoration. If desired, brush strawberries with gold dust.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can chocolate covered strawberries be made ahead of time?
Yes, these can be made a day in advance. Store in a single layer covered lightly with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
What kind of chocolate should be used?
It’s best to use a chocolate that melts really smooth and creamy. Chocolate almond bark works great and so do chocolate candy melts. Chocolate chips can also be used, they just don’t melt quite as smoothly.
Flavor wise you can use whatever chocolate you like. I’m partial to dark chocolate, but milk chocolate and white chocolate are also delicious!
Storage and leftovers
What is the best way to store chocolate covered strawberries?
Within the first 24 hours, you can store chocolate covered strawberries at room temperature. It’s best not to keep them in an airtight container but instead cover them lightly with plastic wrap or tin foil.
After 24 hours, store them in the refrigerator, again lightly covered with plastic wrap or tin foil to allow air flow. The fridge will cause some condensation to build up on them so it’s really best to enjoy these within the first day!
Can chocolate covered strawberries be frozen?
Surprisingly, yes! They are best when made and served fresh, but if you have lots of strawberries and want to make them for future snacks, this is a great idea.
You can freeze chocolate covered strawberries for up to 3 months. We recommend laying the coated strawberries out on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving space between each strawberry so they don’t freeze together.
Once frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and enjoy!
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping in the chocolate or the chocolate will not stick.
✅ Use white chocolate to dip the strawberries and drizzle with brown chocolate or vice versa to change up the look.
✅ Be sure to let the chocolate set completely before brushing on the gold powder.
✅ Add ¼ tsp of lemon juice or vodka to the gold powder and paint the strawberries. This will give them more of a watercolor look!
What to enjoy with chocolate covered strawberries (serving suggestions)
These are such a delicious treat and they are perfect for any event, party or occasion (add them to your dessert board)! We love to serve them with strawberry fluff and chocolate mousse!
More delicious strawberry recipes
- Strawberry jello pie
- Strawberry muddy buddies
- Strawberry shortcake cookies
- Strawberry lemonade cookies
- Strawberry milkshake
- Strawberry pretzel salad
- Strawberry pie
- Strawberry Brownies Recipe
- Strawberry Simple Syrup Recipe
- Strawberry poke cake
- See all our strawberry recipes!
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Tools we love
- Baking sheets – We love these from Nordicware. I use mine constantly.
- Silicon baking mat – Nothing sticks to these, I swear by them!
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pint ripe strawberries (about 12 large, 24 medium, or 36 small strawberries)
- 8 ounces chocolate almond bark or candy melts also work
- edible gold dust/powder, sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. If the leaves are in good shape, leave them on for looks and for ease of dipping.
- Add your chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat on high power in 20 second increments, stirring between heat cycles, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Hold by the leaves (or use a toothpick), and carefully dip each strawberry in chocolate. Place dipped strawberries on a parchment lined baking sheet or platter. If using sprinkles, add right away before chocolate sets.
- Use any remaining melted chocolate as a decorative drizzle on some of the strawberries and, if desired, once the chocolate is fully set, brush with gold dust powder.
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm – do I have to share?? I really need to make a private batch all for myself. So good!
Chocolate covered strawberries were one of those things I always thought would be too hard to make at home… but these were so easy to make, and I love the look of the gold dust!
It’s absolutely yummy! I made this and it was a hit at our house!
These are my favorite! I can’t believe they’re so easy to make! My husband loved them too!
I made these for a girls’ night in, and they were a massive hit! They looked so professional, and the taste was divine.
These turned out perfect! Thanks for the easy to follow directions
YUM! We made this for date night and they turned out great!