Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Easy chocolate-covered strawberries with just four ingredients. Glossy, perfect, and ready in under 15 minutes (plus chill time) — simple and delicious for any occasion!
Servings: 12
Calories: 105kcal
Equipment
- Waxed paper or Cookie sheet
- A piping bag or any small bag with a cleanly cut corner, free of wrinkles, will work perfectly.
Ingredients
- 100 g dark chocolate roughly chopped, (3.5 oz)
- 100 g white chocolate roughly chopped, (3.5 oz)
- pink or red food colouring
- 400 g strawberries (14 oz)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and pat them dry. Melt dark chocolate and white chocolate in separate bowls over a bain-marie (a bowl over simmering water). Stir until smooth.100 g dark chocolate, 400 g strawberries, 100 g white chocolate
- If you’d like pink chocolate, stir a few drops of red or pink food colouring into the white chocolate.pink or red food colouring
- Dip some strawberries into each type of chocolate—dark, white, or pink—letting the excess drip off. Add sprinkles or decorations while the chocolate is still wet.
- Place the dipped strawberries on a wax paper-lined tray and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- For a fun finish, melt a bit more chocolate and drizzle over the chilled strawberries using a piping bag or small spoon. Try white on dark, dark on pink, and pink on white for contrast.
- Let the drizzles set, and you're good to go!
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Notes
Add-ONS:
Sprinkles, Crushed nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts), Coconut flakes, Chocolate drizzle (contrasting colour), Sea salt, Candy crumbles (Oreos, M&Ms), Granola, Edible glitter, Zest (lemon or orange), Caramel sauce, Dehydrated fruit flakes.- Pick fresh, ripe strawberries that are firm and unblemished. They should be dry and at room temperature for better adherence.
- Choose high-quality dark and white chocolate for the best result; whole bars melt more smoothly than chips.
- Use a microwave or double boiler to melt the chocolate. If using a microwave, melt it in short bursts of 15-30 seconds. Stir in between to prevent burning.
- Mix a teaspoon of coconut oil with the chocolate for a smoother melting process. This will give your coating a nice, glossy finish.
- Ensure your strawberries are completely dry before dipping. Any moisture can cause the coating to seize or not stick properly.
- Insert a wooden stick into each strawberry to make dipping easier. This will help keep your hands clean and give you better control.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off to drizzle melted chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- After dipping, refrigerate the strawberries for about 30 minutes. This will help the chocolate set completely.
- Get creative! Add sprinkles, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut before the chocolate sets.
- Keep the chocolate-covered strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
