How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries (with Video)

This chocolate-covered strawberries tutorial is a great way to impress someone you care about for Valentine’s Day, Galentine's Day, or an anniversary. Not only does this DIY save you money, as store-bought chocolate-dipped strawberries can be quite expensive, but it allows you to add your personal touch to this decadent dessert. 

Ingredients & Equipment to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:

• Fresh Strawberries: Washed and patted dry.
• Chocolate: I used a vegan-friendly chocolate by Enjoy Life.
• White Chocolate: for decorating, but this is optional.
• Coconut Oil: to thin out the chocolate, if necessary.
• Skewers: to help dip the chocolate.
• Parchment Paper
• Pastry Bag: for decorating, but this is also optional.
• Heat-Safe Dish: for melting the chocolate.

How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:

1. Clean and dry the strawberries. Thoroughly clean the strawberries and pat them dry with a cloth or paper towel.
2. Chill the strawberries in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes to help the strawberries dry completely before dipping.
3. Line a flat plate or baking sheet with the parchment paper.
4. Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method or by microwaving the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl in 15-second intervals until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Stir after each interval.
5. If the chocolate is thick and does not run smoothly off the spoon, stir in ½ teaspoon of coconut oil and continue this step until the chocolate is smooth. *This step may not be necessary depending on the brand of chocolate that you use. I found that I did not need to do this with the chocolate that I used.
6. If using a bowl, transfer the melted chocolate to a deep, narrow container, like a short glass or jar.
7. Insert the skewers into the top of the strawberries about halfway through the berries.
8. Dip the strawberry into the chocolate and allow the excess chocolate to drip off the berry. 
9. Place the dipped strawberry gently onto the parchment paper or silicone mat and repeat the dipping process until all of the strawberries are done.
10. Chill the strawberries for 10 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
11. Decorate the strawberries to your liking.  These strawberries are decorated with a very simple white chocolate drizzle. 

Decorating Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:

• White Chocolate Drizzle
• Sprinkles
• Crushed Dried Strawberries
• Crushed Cookies
• Edible Glitter

Tips for Professional Looking Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:

• Chocolate consistency: The melted chocolate should be thick enough to coat the strawberries but smooth enough to stream off of the berries. If the chocolate is too thick, you can add some coconut oil to thin out the chocolate. You’ll only want to add ½ teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired result.
• Dipping: When dipping the strawberries, be sure to tap off any excess chocolate or allow the chocolate to drip off the strawberries. This requires some patience but helps to avoid chocolate pooling along the bottom of the strawberries and leaving an awkward shell around the edges of the strawberries.
• Decorating: If you’re adding anything that needs to stick to the strawberries like sprinkles or crushed cookies, you’ll want to add these while the chocolate is still wet. For chocolate drizzles or bruising with edible glitter, allow the chocolate to set and harden completely.

How to Store Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:

Chocolate-covered strawberries can be stored in the fridge for 2 days in an air-tight container. I don’t recommend keeping them longer than this because the chocolate will naturally start to sweat and these are best enjoyed before this happens too much. 

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• The Best Vegan Strawberry Croissants (Cream Pan Copycat)

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