Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Fresh strawberries dipped in silky melted chocolate and decorated with drizzles and sprinkles for an easy, romantic Valentine’s Day treat that looks gourmet but takes minutes to make.
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Spoon or silicone spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Squeeze bottle or fork (for drizzling)
- Refrigerator (optional for setting)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries washed and completely dry
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 2 tablespoons pink or red candy melts optional for color
- Valentine sprinkles or heart candies optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, coating about three-quarters of the berry.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place on parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate and candy melts separately using the same method.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over dipped strawberries using a spoon or squeeze bottle.
- Add sprinkles while chocolate is still wet.
- Let strawberries rest at room temperature or refrigerate for about 10 minutes until chocolate sets.
- Serve immediately or store briefly in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutritional Info (Approximate per strawberry)
- Calories: 90
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 1g
