Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Covered Strawberries perfect for a quick dessert or party treat. Fresh strawberries are dipped in smooth melted chocolate and optionally coated with coconut, nuts, or sprinkles for added texture and flavor. Ready in minutes and ideal for a low-calorie indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
- 2 tsp vegetable oil (or grapeseed oil, canola, peanut, or other neutral oil)
- 500g / 1 lb strawberries (~25 strawberries)
Optional Coatings
- Desiccated coconut
- Crushed nuts
- Sprinkles
- Other coating of choice
Instructions
- Prepare tray: Line a tray with baking paper (parchment paper) to prevent the chocolate-covered strawberries from sticking.
- Melt chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second bursts, stirring well between each to ensure the chocolate melts smoothly without burning.
- Dip strawberries: Grab each strawberry by its stem or the surrounding leaves to hold it. Dip into the melted chocolate, rolling the strawberry to coat most of its surface evenly.
- Apply coatings: If using optional toppings like desiccated coconut, crushed nuts, or sprinkles, immediately dip the chocolate-coated strawberry into the coating of choice, then place it on the lined tray.
- Set chocolate: Refrigerate the tray of chocolate-covered strawberries for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate firms up completely.
- Serve: These are best enjoyed within 12 hours of making to preserve freshness and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and easy 3-ingredient dessert with options for extra coatings.
- Use vegetable or other neutral oil to ensure smooth chocolate melting and shiny finish.
- The number of strawberries may vary depending on size.
- Best served within 12 hours to maintain the perfect taste and texture.
- Refer to the recipe video for visual guidance on dipping technique and melting chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 27 g
- Calories: 47 kcal
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
