How to prepare strawberries for dipping in chocolate

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 115
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 31mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 11mg	56%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 29mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients
Do strawberries need to be cold before dipping in chocolate?
Do you wash strawberries before dipping them in chocolate?
How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?
How do you clean strawberries before dipping them?

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Is there anything better than chocolate-covered strawberries? We think not. They're indulgent and classy, romantic and a little cheesy—just sweet enough to make you and your loved ones smile.

How do you make chocolate-covered strawberries?

The process is simple: You rinse and pat dry strawberries, then melt your chocolate. You can melt chocolate the fancy way in a double boiler (which really only sounds fancy—it's super simple), or you can just melt it in the microwave in a heat-proof bowl.

The key thing here is you must make sure your strawberries are indeed dry before you proceed! If there's too much moisture on your strawberries, the chocolate will not stick properly and the water content will also disturb the crystallization in your melted chocolate. Ever wonder why poorly tempered chocolate looks frosty and streaked? Water or exceedingly high temperatures are probably the culprits.

What kind of chocolate is good for chocolate-covered strawberries?

We recommend using standard semisweet chocolate chips, but you can use dark chocolate, too. If you're a fan of white chocolate, you might enjoy our strawberry ghosts.

Should I refrigerate chocolate-covered strawberries?

You want to refrigerate the strawberries until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes, but then remove—especially before serving. We like the strawberries to be closer to room temperature for serving. If it's too cold, the chocolate might be too hard and you'll have a difficult time biting through the shell!

Do I need to use coconut oil in the chocolate?

We like to combine coconut oil and melted chocolate so that the chocolate hardens faster and a little thicker. The coconut oil makes the chocolate act like a chocolate magic shell. It's not essential—and doesn't add much flavor at all—but we recommend it because it makes the chocolate much smoother to work with.

If you've made these treats, let us know how you liked 'em and drop us a rating and comment down below! For more ideas on what to pair your strawberries with for a quick snack, check out these things you can dip your strawberries into!

Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was edited on December 9, 2021 to include more information.

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Ingredients

1 pt.
strawberries
2 c.
semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp.
coconut oil

Directions

1. Step 1Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Step 2In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
3. Step 3Dip strawberries in chocolate and place on prepared baking sheet.
4. Step 4Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Ethan Calabrese

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Do strawberries need to be cold before dipping in chocolate?

It is very hard because strawberries are made of 90% water. Do not dip when they are very cold, try to use room temperature strawberries. For an even better result, do not put them in the refrigerator but in a cold place.

Do you wash strawberries before dipping them in chocolate?

A huge mistake people make is washing their berries right before dipping them in chocolate. The chocolate then can't adhere to the skin of the strawberries because there is still moisture on them from the water! Your berries need to be dry when you dip them. So wash them and give them plenty of time to dry out!

How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?

Using a double boiler, slowly melt the chocolate over low heat. (Or use the microwave method - Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted.) Dip the strawberries in the chocolate, coating down to the stick. Make sure there are no gaps/bubbles anywhere or the strawberry juices will seep out.

How do you clean strawberries before dipping them?

Wash strawberries by dipping them into a mixture of cold water and vinegar, then place on a paper towel. Pay the strawberries dry, and transfer to a dish towel to continue air drying. The trick to good chocolate covered strawberries is letting them dry completely before dipping, as water and chocolate do not mix.