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DIY Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 13 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 18 strawberries
Calories: 60kcal
Decadent strawberries dipped in melted chocolate made easy at home
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Ingredients

  • 1 pint strawberries
  • 5 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Wash strawberries in cold water and a teaspoon of vinegar. Pat dry and set aside.
  • Line a sheet pan with wax paper and set aside. Arrange any decorations in bowls or plates for dipping to have on hand.
  • Add chocolate and coconut oil to a small, rounded bowl and microwave in 30 second increments. Stir the chocolate after each 30 seconds to check how much it has melted and prevent burning. The chocolate should be smooth, glossy, and free of lumps. About 1 ½ minutes total.
  • Grip the leaves or stem of a strawberry and dip into melted chocolate at a 45 degree angle.
  • Angle strawberry in opposite direction then dip again. Add any desired decorations
  • Then transfer to prepared sheet pan to allow chocolate to harden and dry. About 10 minutes.

Notes

Grab a bowl for the melted chocolate. You'll want to use a smaller bowl that has a rounded slope and is at least five inches deep. This ensures you have a nice pool of chocolate to dip into over time without the berries hitting the bottom. So skip wide and shallow vessels with flat bottoms like tupperware.
Also grab some wax paper to place the berries on so they can dry without sticking. I like to line a sheet pan with the wax paper for easy transfer into the refrigerator, if needed.
How to prepare strawberries for dipping in chocolate? To prep the berries, rinse in cold water with a teaspoon of white vinegar or fruit and veggie wash to clean. Pat them dry to make sure the chocolate will stick well.
How to store? Store strawberries dipped in chocolate in the refrigerator. They'll keep for about a week this way. Storing them in an airtight container is not a requirement however, it will help prevent the berries from picking up other scents and flavors in the fridge.
Can I freeze chocolate covered strawberries? Yes, for up to three months. Just keep in mind that they won't thaw out to the same plump texture and presentation. Freezing chocolate berries works well if you want to keep them on hand for a snack, though!

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg