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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Juicy strawberries dipped in smooth melted chocolate, finished with fun toppings like nuts, sprinkles, or coconut. This easy recipe makes a simple but elegant treat perfect for parties, date nights, or just a quick sweet fix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 strawberries
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Global
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries washed and fully dried
  • 8 ounces good-quality chocolate dark, semi-sweet, or milk
Optional toppings:
  • ½ cup crushed nuts almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup cookie crumbs
  • Sprinkles any type you like

Method
 

  1. Wash the strawberries gently and dry them completely with a towel. Let them air-dry for a few minutes too.
  2. Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
Melt the chocolate:
  1. Microwave method: Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth.
  2. Stovetop method: Put a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir chocolate until melted.
  3. Hold each strawberry by the stem or leaves and dip into the melted chocolate. Twist slightly to coat evenly.
  4. Let extra chocolate drip off, then place the strawberry on parchment paper.
  5. Add toppings right away before the chocolate sets.
  6. Let strawberries sit at room temperature until chocolate hardens, or chill briefly in the fridge.
  7. Serve the same day for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping, or the chocolate won’t stick.
  • Use parchment paper instead of wax paper so the chocolate doesn’t peel off.
  • These taste best the same day, but you can keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed container.