Recipes Desserts Fruit Desserts Strawberry Dessert Recipes Chocolate-Covered Strawberries 4.8 (1,217) 918 Reviews 287 Photos These chocolate-covered strawberries are made with the simplest recipe I know. White chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate for a fancier look. They are perfect for parties, Valentine's Day, and weddings. Decorate with frosting bow ties, bells, butterflies, hearts, roses, etc. Submitted by Kitten Updated on January 8, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 287 287 287 287 287 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 24 Jump to Nutrition Facts Making chocolate-covered strawberries at home is easy, affordable, and incredibly impressive. Cathy Van de Moortele How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Ingredients These are the ingredients you'll need to make perfect chocolate-covered strawberries: Chocolate chips: This recipe calls for milk chocolate chips, but you can use dark or white chocolate if you prefer.Shortening: Mixing shortening with the chocolate ensures a smooth, shiny coating.Strawberries: Of course, you'll need strawberries! Keep the leaves on for the prettiest presentation. You'll also need toothpicks for dipping the strawberries in the chocolate. How Do You Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries? Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make chocolate-covered strawberries at home: Melt the chocolate and shortening together.Dip the strawberries in the chocolate.Allow the chocolate to harden. Recipe Tip You can leave the chocolate-covered strawberries plain, coat them in sprinkles or chopped nuts, or drizzle them with white chocolate. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Tips "The simplest treats are sometimes the tastiest," Nicole McLaughlin (a.k.a. NicoleMcMom) says of this shockingly easy chocolate-covered strawberry recipe. Here are a few of her favorite tips and tricks: Don't try to take a shortcut and skip the shortening. That's what makes the chocolate harden, according to Nicole.Make sure the strawberries are at room temperature before coating in chocolate. If you dip them straight from the fridge, they'll sweat as they warm up and you'll be stuck with a big mess.There's no need to refrigerate the chocolate-covered strawberries to set, as they'll naturally harden over time at room temperature. My Hot Southern Mess How Long Do Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Last? Store the chocolate-covered strawberries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day or in the refrigerator for two to three days. Can You Freeze Chocolate-Covered Strawberries? You can freeze chocolate-covered strawberries for up to three months. However, you should be aware that the strawberries might be a little mushy after thawing. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Awesome," raves Jo. "Tempered the chocolate (removed melted chocolate from the heat and added a few more chocolate chips, stirred until melted). Dipped various sized pretzels in the leftover chocolate — these were a HIT!" "So good," according to annajoy. "I made them with dark chocolate and substituted the shortening with coconut oil. Strawberries and chocolate were made to be together!" "Very easy and tastes great," says Erika. "I melted it in the microwave. Much easier than using a double boiler." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 16 ounces milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening toothpicks 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves Directions Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Insert toothpicks into tops (stem ends) of strawberries. Hold a strawberry by the toothpick and dip it into the chocolate mixture. Turn the strawberry upside down and insert the toothpick into a Styrofoam block or place strawberry on a sheet of waxed paper; allow chocolate coating to cool. Repeat with remaining strawberries. Cathy Van de Moortele I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 115 Calories 7g Fat 13g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 115 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Sodium 31mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 11g Protein 1g 3% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 28mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 29mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved