Introduction

Chocolate dipped strawberries are a delightful treat perfect for special occasions or a simple indulgence. Combining fresh, juicy strawberries with rich melted chocolate creates a delicious, elegant dessert that’s easy to make at home.

The image shows many strawberries covered with white and dark chocolate, placed on a white marbled surface. Each strawberry has green leaves on top and sits in its own white paper cup, except for a few that are on a silver cooling rack with a white and red striped cloth beside it. The strawberries are decorated with thin chocolate drizzles and small pink, red, and white heart-shaped and round sprinkles. The white chocolate strawberries are creamy and smooth with pink and red sprinkles, while the dark chocolate ones have a shiny, deep brown coating with similar sprinkles in bright colors and white drizzle lines. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 packs of large-sized strawberries
2 dark chocolate bars (3.5 oz each)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil (for dark chocolate)
2 white chocolate bars (3.5 oz each)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil (for white chocolate)
1/2 cup mixed Valentine’s sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the strawberries dry thoroughly using a paper towel to remove any moisture.
Step 2: Place about an inch of water in the bottom of a small pot and heat it until it begins to simmer.
Step 3: Set a heatproof bowl on top of the pot, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water below.
Step 4: Add the dark chocolate bars to the bowl and stir continuously until completely melted. Remove the bowl from the heat.
Step 5: Repeat the melting process in a clean bowl for the white chocolate bars.
Step 6: Stir 1/2 tablespoon olive oil into each bowl of melted chocolate to achieve a smooth and glossy texture.
Step 7: Line a cookie tray with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 8: Dip each strawberry into the dark chocolate, letting the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place the dipped strawberry onto the parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with the Valentine’s sprinkles.
Step 9: If the chocolate thickens while dipping, briefly place the bowl back over the simmering water and stir until smooth again.
Step 10: Once all strawberries are dipped and the chocolate has set slightly, drizzle leftover chocolate over them for a decorative finish.
Step 11: Enjoy your chocolate dipped strawberries preferably the same day for the best taste and texture.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh, firm strawberries for the best dipped results and avoid moisture to help chocolate stick better.
Swap olive oil for coconut oil or shortening to create a different texture in the chocolate coating.
Try adding crushed nuts or shredded coconut along with sprinkles for extra flavor and texture.
For a richer flavor, use couverture chocolate instead of standard chocolate bars.

Storage

Store the dipped strawberries covered at room temperature and consume on the same day for optimal freshness. Avoid refrigerating, as it can cause the chocolate to seize or the strawberries to become watery. If needed, keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

How to Serve

The image shows many large strawberries covered in chocolate on a white marbled surface. Some strawberries are dipped in dark chocolate, others in white chocolate, each decorated with small red, pink, and white heart-shaped and round sprinkles. Some white chocolate strawberries have thin dark chocolate lines drizzled over them while a few dark chocolate ones have white chocolate lines. The strawberries are placed in white paper cups, with their green leafy tops still attached. In the top left corner, some strawberries rest on a metal cooling rack with a red and white striped cloth nearby. There are sprinkles scattered around the strawberries on the surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?

Frozen strawberries are not recommended because they release moisture as they thaw, which can prevent the chocolate from adhering properly and cause it to seize.

How do I prevent the chocolate from hardening too fast?

Adding a small amount of olive oil helps keep the chocolate smooth and glossy. Also, gently reheating the chocolate bowl over simmering water can soften it if it begins to harden while dipping.