Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate covered strawberries come together with 3 ingredients making them an easy, fresh dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Step 1

Rinse strawberries well under cold water. Using a paper towel, individually dry each strawberry, thoroughly. Then, place them on a layer of paper towels to finish drying completely. (This is SUPER important. If the strawberries are even the slightest bit damp, the chocolate will not adhere to the berry.)

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 3

Assemble any toppings you plan on using.

Step 4

Melt chocolate: Add chocolate & coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl; heat in 30-sec. intervals on 50% power, stirring after each interval, until completely melted.

Step 5

Dip berries: Take one strawberry at a time; hold it by stem. Dip berry into chocolate, ensuring it is completely coated, leaving sm. bit at top uncoated. Gently turn strawberry to allow excess chocolate to drip off.

Step 6

Top the strawberries: If you are using optional toppings, roll chocolate covered berry in topping before placing them on parchment paper-lined pan.

Step 7

Set at room temperature: Let the strawberries set at room temperature until firm, (15-30 min.) Once set, you can drizzle with additional melted chocolate, if desired.

Step 8

Melting: Instead of melting in the microwave, you can also melt the chocolate on the stovetop using a double boiler.

Step 9

Coconut Oil: Substitute vegetable shortening or vegetable/canola oil for coconut oil.

Step 10

Setting the Chocolate: It takes (15-30 min.) for the chocolate to fully set.

Step 11

The toppings are truly endless when it comes to making these chocolate-dipped strawberries. While you don’t have to top your strawberries I would highly encourage it! A few of my favorite ways to top them include: crushed nuts, toasted coconut, graham cracker crumbs, M&Ms, pretzel pieces, drizzled white or other “chocolate”, mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreo’s, or sprinkles.

Step 12

Storage: These are best enjoyed the same day they are made & can be kept at room temp. until serving.

Step 13

Leftovers: Any leftovers can be refrigerated in single layer & uncovered (up to 2 days.)

Step 14

Shelf-life: The strawberries can be kept (up to 2 days) before they will begin to start releasing moisture.

Step 15

Freezing: I do not recommend freezing. The strawberries will release moisture when they are removed from the freezer causing the chocolate to fall off them in a wet chocolaty mess.

Step 16

Sharing: If you are making and sharing these chocolate dipped treats with others you can line a clear, plastic disposable food container with colorful cupcake liners. Then, place a single strawberry in each cupcake liner. The adorable strawberries will be visible from the top & will be sure to delight anyone who receives them.

Step 17

How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries? Make sure the strawberries are at room temperature & completely dry before dipping in chocolate. (Wet strawberries will not hold chocolate coating.)

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