Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a delightful fusion of juicy strawberries and rich chocolate, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. With their stunning appearance and mouthwatering flavors, these sweet bites are sure to impress your guests or add a touch of joy to your day. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this recipe will have you enjoying these indulgent treats in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 tsp coconut oil (optional)
- 4 oz white chocolate (optional, for drizzling)
- Assorted sprinkles or crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries gently and pat dry with paper towels until completely dry.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Dip each strawberry by holding it by the green stem, coating it in chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- If desired, drizzle white chocolate over the dipped strawberries or sprinkle with toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg