The best homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries. These strawberries are dipped in white chocolate, then in dark chocolate. A delicious treat that is easy to make.
A classic little treat perfect for a date or as a gift, chocolate covered strawberries are a defined part of romance in America. But don’t stop with simple dipping, dress them up to the nines with white and dark chocolate tuxedos!
Could they be more cute?
Super easy to make too!
How to make chocolate covered strawberries
All you have to do is dip them first in melted white chocolate, let them dry a few minutes, then dip them again a couple times, at opposing angles, in melted dark chocolate.
Use a piping bag or a tiny cut-off corner of a ziplock bag stuffed with the melted chocolate to add the bow tie and buttons.
How to store chocolate covered strawberries
Chilling the berries in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes will help them set, but you’ll want to store them in a cool area, not in the fridge.
Line a air-tight container with wax paper and place the berries in a single layer on the wax paper. Then cover with another layer of wax paper.
Tips for success
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping them, or the chocolate will seize.
- Use a toothpick to paint on the bow ties and buttons if you need more artistic control.
- Put your wax paper lined cookie sheet in the freezer before starting, so that the chocolate cools faster when you put the dipped berries on it.
- Use high cocoa butter content white chocolate for the smoothest white chocolate for dipping.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Ingredients
- 24-30 strawberries, fresh
- 6 ounces of white chocolate
- 8 ounces of dark chocolate
Method
1 Rinse and dry the strawberries, making sure the berries are fully dry as water will cause chocolate to seize up.
2 Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Follow the melting directions on the package.
3 Dip the strawberry in the white chocolate, holding onto the stem or the “shoulders” of the strawberry. Give it a quick little twist and shake with your fingers to shake off the excess and then point it at the ceiling for a second or two to ensure that the chocolate adheres.
Place on a piece of wax paper to let dry.
4 Dip berries in melted dark chocolate:Melt the dark chocolate according to the instructions on the package. Dip the strawberry in at a 45 degree angle from both sides to make the “jacket”. Let the excess drip off. Place on wax paper to dry.
5 Pipe dark chocolate buttons and bow ties:Place some melted dark chocolate into a piping bag with a very small tip, or in a ziplock bag with the little corner snipped off and pipe on buttons and bow tie.
6 Dry and cool: Allow to dry and cool. (If drying seems to go too slowly, place them in the refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes. )
Best eaten the day they are made.
