How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
American · Easy · 20 min · 12 servings
These elegant yet simple chocolate dipped strawberries are a surprisingly easy kid friendly recipe that looks fancy but takes only minutes to prepare with just two main ingredients. Kids love dipping the fruit and decorating with colorful sprinkles making this a fantastic hands on cooking activity for any occasion.
Why this recipe works
This Chocolate Dipped Strawberries recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 20 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 95 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 12 large fresh strawberries with stems washed and dried
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 0.25 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling
- 0.25 cup rainbow sprinkles
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the strawberries gently and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This is the most important step because any moisture on the berries will cause the chocolate to seize and clump. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
Combine the semi sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals stirring well between each interval until the chocolate is completely smooth and glossy. Be careful not to overheat as chocolate burns easily.
Step 3: Dip the Strawberries
Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate swirling gently to coat about three quarters of the berry. Allow excess chocolate to drip off then place on the parchment lined baking sheet. Immediately add sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Step 4: Drizzle and Set
Melt the white chocolate chips in the same way and use a fork or piping bag to drizzle white chocolate over the dipped strawberries for a decorative finish. Refrigerate the tray for at least 20 minutes until the chocolate is fully set before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- semi sweet chocolate chips → milk chocolate chips for a sweeter result that most kids tend to prefer
- fresh strawberries → bananas marshmallows or pretzel rods work beautifully with the same chocolate dipping method
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not drying the strawberries completely before dipping which causes the chocolate to seize up and not adhere properly
- Overheating the chocolate in the microwave which burns it and makes it grainy and impossible to smooth out
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 95 calories, 1g protein, 13g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fiber.
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