Elegant Chocolate-Covered Strawberries (Printable)

Fresh strawberries dipped in luscious, glossy chocolate—perfect for special occasions or homemade gifts.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 18 to 24 fresh strawberries, rinsed and thoroughly dried, stems left intact

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped or high-quality chocolate chips

→ Optional Toppings

03 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate, chopped for drizzling
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles

# Steps:

01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Ensure strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing.
02 - Melt the semisweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water using the double boiler method, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until fully melted.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing on the prepared tray.
04 - If using toppings, sprinkle them on the dipped strawberries before the chocolate sets.
05 - For optional decoration, melt the white chocolate and use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle over the dipped strawberries.
06 - Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.
07 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Best enjoyed within 24 hours of preparation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to serve at dinner parties but foolproof enough that even your first attempt will impress.
  • You're essentially dipping fruit in melted chocolate—there's genuine joy in how simple this becomes once you know the trick.
  • They make incredible gifts when wrapped nicely, and homemade always beats store-bought in ways people actually notice.
02 -
  • Never, ever rush the drying step—even a tiny bead of water will cause your chocolate to seize into a lumpy, unusable mess, so if that happens, start over with fresh chocolate rather than trying to fix it.
  • Room-temperature berries absorb chocolate better than cold ones straight from the fridge, so let them sit out for a few minutes before dipping.
03 -
  • Buy chocolate from a quality source—it melts better and tastes infinitely richer, turning this simple recipe into something genuinely special.
  • If you're making these as a gift, arrange them on parchment in a pretty box or on a platter with fresh berries and a few edible flowers for instant elegance that took almost no extra effort.
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