Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

• 36 pieces Strawberries (large, ripe; washed and thoroughly patted dry)
• 12 oz Dark Chocolate (chopped into uniform small pieces; can use dark chocolate chips)
• 8 oz White Candy Melts (not true white chocolate; chopped into small pieces)
• 2 tsp Coconut Oil (optional; adds shine and thins chocolate if needed)
• 1 sheet Parchment Paper (to line baking sheet so chocolate doesn’t stick)

Instructions

1. Wash and Dry Strawberries

   Place strawberries in a large bowl, rinse under cool water, then pat each berry completely dry with paper towels. Any remaining moisture will cause chocolate to seize.

   Time: PT10M

2. Chop Chocolate

   Measure 12 oz dark chocolate and 8 oz white candy melts. Using a cutting board and sharp knife, chop each into uniform small pieces to ensure even melting.

   Time: PT5M

3. Melt Dark Chocolate

   Place dark chocolate pieces in a microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave in 30‑second bursts at half power, stirring between bursts, until smooth and silky.

   Time: PT5M

4. Melt White Candy Melts

   Set a saucepan with about 2 inches of water to a low simmer. Place a heat‑proof bowl on top (bowl must not touch water). Add white candy melt pieces, stirring gently until fully melted. Remove from heat before a rolling boil.

   Time: PT8M

5. Warm Dipping Bowls

   Fill a second pot with hot (not boiling) water. Submerge the small dipping bowls for a few seconds, then dry. Warm bowls keep chocolate fluid longer.

   Time: PT2M

6. Dip Strawberries

   Holding a strawberry by the stem, dip it into the dark chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment‑lined baking sheet. Repeat for desired amount, then repeat with white chocolate for the remaining berries or for a tuxedo effect.

   Time: PT10M

7. Set Chocolate

   Allow the dipped strawberries to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, or place the sheet in the refrigerator for up to 4–8 hours until the coating hardens.

   Time: PT15M

8. Drizzle and Decorate

   Transfer any remaining chocolate to a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag with a snipped corner). Drizzle contrasting chocolate over the set strawberries. For tuxedo details, use a toothpick to dot tiny white “buttons” on the dark‑coated side.

   Time: PT5M

9. Final Set and Serve

   Let the decorated strawberries firm for another 5 minutes. Serve on a platter or store as directed.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1800

Protein

2 g per strawberry

Carbohydrates

6 g per strawberry

Fat

3 g per strawberry

Fiber

1 g per strawberry