Description
Easy, customizable chocolate covered strawberries perfect for gifting, celebrating, or snacking. Vegan and kid-friendly options available.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, stems on preferred for easy dipping
- 8 to 10 oz high-quality chocolate (dark 60–70%, milk, or white)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 oz almond bark (optional)
- Chopped nuts (pistachio, almonds, pecans)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
- Crushed cookie crumbs
- Drizzles of melted white or dark chocolate
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Dusting of espresso powder
- Tiny drizzle of bourbon or rum
- Dash of ground cinnamon or chai spice
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash gently, dry thoroughly, and let air dry for 15–20 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate: Use microwave (30-sec bursts) or double boiler to fully melt chocolate, stirring frequently.
- Add optional ingredients: Stir in coconut oil or almond bark for added shine and stability.
- Dip the strawberries: Hold by stem or skewer, swirl in melted chocolate, and let the excess drip off.
- Decorate: Roll in toppings or drizzle with additional chocolate. Customize with flavor boosters if using.
- Set and chill: Place dipped strawberries on parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberries with figs, pineapple, banana, or mandarin slices.
- Use sugar-free or dairy-free chocolate for keto and vegan adaptations.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days, or freeze with parchment between layers for longer storage.
- Estimate nutrition values based on standard chocolate and average strawberry sizes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strawberries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate covered strawberries