Howdy folks! Austin here from Beyond The Bayou Blog. I’ve got a real treat for you today – Chocolate-Covered Strawberries! These make for such an easy yet impressive dessert or snack.
You know, these sweet little bites always take me back to my childhood. Every year for Mother’s Day, my brother and I would make a batch of chocolate-covered strawberries as a gift for our mom. It was kind of our special tradition.
I can still picture the two of us as little kids, standing on our tip-toes at the kitchen counter completely focused on dipping each strawberry into the melted chocolate. We’d get just as much on our faces and fingers as we did on the berries! But mom acted like each messy strawberry was a gourmet masterpiece.
These days, I keep the tradition alive by making a fresh batch for special occasions. Watching her face light up when she sees that little handmade gift box instantly takes me back to those sweet childhood memories. There’s just something so simple yet indulgent about biting into a ripe, juicy strawberry enrobed in rich chocolate.
Whenever I need an effortless crowd-pleasing dessert, these chocolate-covered strawberries are what I whip up. They’re pretty much fail-proof as long as you use high-quality chocolate and perfectly ripe berries. Give this recipe a try – I guarantee you’ll get rave reviews!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Equipment
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Toothpicks
- Styrofoam block or waxed paper
Ingredients
- 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- toothpicks
- 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Insert toothpicks into the stem ends of strawberries.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate mixture, coating it evenly.
- Place the chocolate-coated strawberries upside down on a Styrofoam block or waxed paper.
- Allow the chocolate coating to cool and set.
- Repeat the dipping process with the remaining strawberries.
Nutrition
Consider These Topping Options!
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt extra chocolate to drizzle over the dipped strawberries for an elegant touch.
- Chopped Nuts: Finely chop pecans, walnuts, or almonds to add a delicious crunch.
- Sprinkles: Use chocolate sprinkles for a classic look or colorful sprinkles for a fun pop of color. Festive sprinkles can match holidays or special occasions.
- Toffee Bits: If you can’t find toffee bits, finely chop up Heath or Skor candy bars.
- Shredded Coconut: Toasted coconut also works great and adds extra flavor.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: For an extra dose of chocolate, sprinkle mini chocolate chips.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: Graham crackers and chocolate are always a winning combination.
- Crushed Oreos: A favorite among kids and adults alike.
What to Serve with Chocolate-Covered Strawberries?
- Whipped Cream
- Caramel Apple Butter Ice Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Caramel Iced Coffee
- Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream
