Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Fresh strawberries dipped in smooth, melted chocolate for a simple yet elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 20 strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (or dark/milk chocolate), chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash strawberries and dry them completely to ensure chocolate sticks well.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate with coconut oil over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place dipped strawberries onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping, or the chocolate may seize.
- You can drizzle with white chocolate for decoration.
- Best served the same day for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strawberries
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate strawberries, chocolate dipped fruit, easy dessert, Valentine's Day treat
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