Chocolate Covered Strawberries

5 from 1 vote

You will love these easy, quick and delicious chocolate covered strawberries – made with just 3 ingredients! Whether you’re looking for an elegant and impressive dessert, quick snack or fun party treat, these chocolate-dipped strawberries are perfect!

Prep Time10

Cooling time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert, Healthy desserts, Snack

Cuisine: All cuisines, American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: strawberries

Calories: 43kcal

Author: Sonia

Ingredients

12 fresh strawberries (approximately 330g after removing stems)
100 g milk chocolate chips (sugar-free) melted
¼ teaspoon olive oil

Optional

50 g white chocolate chips melted (sugar-free) (for decoration), melt with ⅛ teaspoon oil for easy drizzling.

Instructions

Wash and hull the strawberries (remove their stems) and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
Place the chocolate chips and olive oil in a heatproof bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes, in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Line a plate or tray with parchment paper (or baking paper). Arrange the strawberries on a plate or tray.
Coat each strawberry with melted chocolate (using the either dip or coat method).
Dip method: dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing dipped strawberries onto the plate/tray.
Coat method: Alternatively, use a spoon to drop melted chocolate on the tip of each strawberry, swirling the spoon to coat the strawberry. Optional – top with a drizzle of melted white chocolate or coconut flakes as desired.
Transfer into the fridge and allow the strawberries to set for at least 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure the strawberries are dry: this helps for a smooth finish and the best taste. Any moisture from the strawberries can prevent the chocolate from sticking to the strawberries. Drying the strawberries also prevents the water droplets diluting the melted chocolate.

Avoid overheating the chocolate: melt in short bursts and stir frequently for smooth melted chocolate.

Coat vs dip method: the dip method is a great option for covering the entire strawberry with thin layer of chocolate. Coating the strawberries with a spoon is a great option for a thicker chocolate layer covering the majority of each strawberry. You can use either method for these, as preferred.

Add toppings for extra fun: Try sprinkling crushed pistachios, coconut flakes or melted white chocolate onto the chocolate before it sets for added texture and flavor.

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