Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries! Made with just 3 ingredients, this recipe is easy, yet impressive. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Chocolate covered strawberries are my favorite Valentine’s Day treat. They’re the perfect balance of indulgent yet fresh, fancy yet so utterly simple at the same time. I love how the rich chocolate coating gives way to the sweet, juicy berries inside.
You’ll see them in grocery stores and chocolate shops around the holiday, but for a fun project (and the best deal), learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries at home! I’m sharing my go-to chocolate covered strawberries recipe below, along with my best tips for success.
This recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients. Make it for an elegant dessert for a date night or party, or try it as an activity with kids. You better bet that Ollie and I will be making it this Valentine’s Day. I hope you love it as much as we do!
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
You need 3 simple ingredients to make this easy chocolate covered strawberries recipe:
- Fresh strawberries
- Chocolate chips – I love the rich flavor of dark chocolate chips here, but feel free to use milk chocolate if you prefer. A chopped chocolate bar or baker’s chocolate would work well too. To make this recipe vegan, use dairy-free chocolate.
- Coconut oil – It gives the chocolate a bit of extra shine and the perfect texture. It still solidifies in the fridge, but it’s ever so slightly soft so that it doesn’t snap and fall off the strawberries when you bite in.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Melt Chocolate
The first step in this recipe is melting the chocolate and coconut oil together. You have two options for how to do this:
- In a double boiler on the stove: Fill a saucepan with an inch of water. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and place a heatproof bowl on top. Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in the bowl and let them melt, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- In the microwave:Â Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, or until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture one at a time, holding them by the stem so that you can coat them on all sides. (You can also pierce the tops with a toothpick if the leaves feel too delicate.)
Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then chill in the refrigerator until firm.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Tips
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry. If they have any moisture on them, it can cause the chocolate to seize up. After I wash them, I pat them dry, then let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or so to finish drying completely.
- Dress them up. These chocolate covered strawberries are delicious plain, but you can dress them up with extra coatings too. Immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still melty, sprinkle them with shredded coconut or crushed nuts like pecans. You can also make a white chocolate drizzle by melting 1/2 cup white chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil. Drizzle it over the berries after the chocolate has set, then chill until firm.
How long do chocolate covered strawberries last?
Chocolate-dipped strawberries are best on the day they’re made. I recommend storing them in the fridge until they’re ready to serve.
Beyond that, you can store them in the fridge for 1 to 2 days, but the strawberries will get softer and mushier with time. If you’re serving them for a special occasion, I definitely recommend making them day of.
Can you freeze chocolate covered strawberries?
I don’t recommend freezing chocolate covered strawberries. The berries will be very soft and mushy once they thaw.
More Easy Chocolate Desserts
If you love this recipe, try one of these easy chocolate treats next:
- Best Homemade Brownies
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the strawberries and dry them completely. The strawberries need to be totally dry in order for the chocolate to stick to them.
- Fill a small saucepan with 1 inch of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, reducing the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Set over the saucepan to create a double boiler and allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally, until smooth.*
- Holding each strawberry by its leaves, dip it into the melted chocolate, rotating it to thoroughly coat the sides. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, then place the strawberry on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining strawberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Chocolate covered strawberries are best on the day they’re made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
