Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A step by step guide for how to make EASY Chocolate Covered Strawberries, including ideas for toppings and a guide for making a DIY strawberry bouquet.
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Yield: 30
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 10 ounce package Ghirardelli Baking Chips (Bittersweet, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate)
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries (stems attached)
Instruction:
- Start by washing the strawberries and then drying them VERY well. It’s so important to dry the strawberries well because, as you may know, chocolate and water do not work well together! If the strawberries are the least bit wet the chocolate will not stick!
- If desired, add a handful of toppings, like crushed nuts or coconut, onto their own small plates. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper.
- Use a double boiler (instructions above in post) or microwave the chocolate for 30 second intervals, removing and stirring at each 30 second interval, until the chocolate has melted. Stir often, making sure not to burn the chocolate!
- Holding a strawberry by the stem, dip into melted chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting the excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. At this point you may dip the strawberry in coconut or nuts (or leave it plain) and then place the strawberry on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.
- For a white chocolate drizzled strawberry, dip a fork in the melted white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- Chill the strawberries until the chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Why pay top dollar for chocolate-covered strawberries when you can easily make them at home — super fresh and at a fraction of the cost? For the best finished look, try to find jumbo berries with stems.
Total: 0 1h5min0
Yield: 1 pound chocolate covered strawberries
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 237, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 8g, Carbohydrate 32g, Fiber 3g, Sugar 28g, Protein 3g, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 17mg
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well
Instruction:
- Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1 minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.)
- Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
This easy chocolate-covered strawberries recipe is a must-make treat. For your next Valentine’s Day, here are our top tips for perfecting this sweet gift.
Prep: 10min
Total: 40min
Yield: 25 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 80 Calories, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 1 g
Ingredients:
- 1 pt. strawberries
- 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
Instruction:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
- Dip strawberries in chocolate and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries – by Laura Vitale – Laura in the Kitchen Ep. 99
FAQ
How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?
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Do you put chocolate covered strawberries in the fridge or freezer to harden?
