Best Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Tested 8 chocolates to find the best for chocolate covered strawberries! Rich, glossy, and impressive—like they came from a gourmet dessert shop.
Servings: 24 strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries 16 oz
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate *read notes, baking bar or chips, equal to 1 cup
- 8 oz white chocolate *read notes, baking bar or chips, equal to 1 cup
- ½ tsp coconut oil or another neutral oil for each type of chocolate you melt
Instructions
- Fill a bowl with warm water, add the strawberries and gently swish them together to clean them. Drain the water and thoroughly dry each strawberry. Allow them to dry air for 30 minutes. They must be completely dry or the chocolate will not stick.
- To melt the chocolate, use a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 20 second increments, stirring in between each interval. Usually, it takes about 3-4 intervals. Once you see smaller pieces remaining, stop microwaving and use a spoon to stir, as the residual heat will melt the chocolate.
- Once fully melted, stir ½ teaspoon of oil into each type of chocolate. This will help you achieve the perfect consistency for dipping, give the chocolate a glossy finish, and allow the chocolate to have a softer texture versus a hard crack when you bite it.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Hold the strawberry by the stem and dip into the chocolate. Then gently scrape the excess chocolate off the bottom of the strawberry, using the lip of the bowl. Place on the lined tray.
- Optional: drizzle the strawberries with chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate. Place a small amount of chocolate into a piping bag or sandwich bag. Cut a small hole in one corner, then carefully drizzle the chocolate over the strawberries.
- Allow the strawberries to sit at room temperature until the chocolate fully sets. Remove from the tray and plate.
Notes
Storing: For best results, eat the strawberries the day they are made. Store them at room temperature on the counter. I do not recommend refrigerating them or condensation will form.
What is the Best Chocolate for Chocolate Covered Strawberries?
For the full details on the 8 chocolates I tested, read the blog post. Final Conclusions Ultimately, the type of chocolate to use will depend on your personal preference.- That being said, if you are looking for a rich, deep chocolate flavor and you're okay with waiting for them to dry, use Ghirardelli or Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar.
- If you want middle-of-the-road chocolate with a quick dry time, I recommend Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Flavored Melting Wafers.
- If you want the most cost-effective option, use Chocolate Almond Bark or White Chocolate Almond Bark.
- If you want a pure white color, use Walmart Brand White Chocolate Almond Bark.
- The chocolate chips were my least favorite because the mixture was very thick, even after adding additional oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg