Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make your own indulgent chocolate covered strawberries that are so easy to prepare and require minimal ingredients. These irresistible strawberries make the perfect gift for any special occasion. Just a single bite of these delectable chocolate strawberries is sure to elevate anyone’s mood.

Below you will find a step-by-step guide on creating the most luxurious strawberries and a few tips and tricks on how to decorate your strawberries. I have also included how to assemble your own strawberry gift boxes.

• Strawberries: Use fresh and firm strawberries that are at room temperature. Avoid using strawberries that are soft since the juices will leak through the chocolate coating.
• Milk chocolate: I use milk chocolate chips, but a bar of milk chocolate or baking chocolate will work perfectly.
• White chocolate: You can skip white chocolate chips if you don’t want to drizzle it over the hardened chocolate coating. But if you choose to use it, find good quality white chocolate chips or a white chocolate bar.
• Coconut oil: Since this recipe calls for chocolate chips, adding a little coconut oil helps thin out the chocolate and also creates a shiny chocolate coating. Alternatively, you can substitute the coconut oil for canola oil.
• Shredded coconut: I prefer using unsweetened shredded coconut to help balance out the flavours and not have an overly sweet strawberry.
• Chopped pistachio: A combination of salty and sweet flavors is truly unbeatable. However, if you add chopped roasted pistachios to the mix, you not only get the amazing taste combination but also a delightful extra crunch.

• Chopped nuts: roasted pistachios, peanuts, almonds or pecans.
• Sprinkles: nonpareils, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles or holiday-themed sprinkles.
• Additional toppings: shredded coconut, Oreos, mini chocolate chips, edible rose petals, cookie crumbs or crushed candy canes.
• Drizzle: melted peanut butter or Lotus Biscoff would be AMAZING!

1. Avoid using strawberries that are directly from the fridge to prevent condensation. Instead, leave the strawberries out for about 30 to 40 minutes before use.
2. NEVER dip wet strawberries into chocolate. Always pat strawberries dry and place them on layers of paper towel to air dry for at least an hour. Any excess liquid will prevent the chocolate from coating the strawberry.
3. Remove the excess chocolate by shaking the strawberry. If you choose to drag the bottom half of the strawberry along the edge of the bowl, be careful not to completely remove the chocolate or else the juices will leak out.
4. Pour the melted chocolate into a wide and long cup such as a shot glass.
5. Heat the chocolate in intervals of 25 to 30 seconds and stir each time with a spatula. Overheating will cause the chocolate to seize.
6. If you choose to add a drizzle, refrigerate your chocolate strawberry for 20 minutes and then pour on your drizzle. My favourite method is to pour the chocolate into a zip-lock bag and cut a VERY tiny hole in the bottom corner of the zip-lock bag.
7. To avoid sweaty chocolate strawberries simply place them in the refrigerator to cool. Do NOT place them in the freezer to prevent the strawberry from thawing.

Step 1: Strawberry preparation (wash, dry and pierce toothpicks into strawberries).

Step 2: Melt the chocolate and coconut oil.

Step 3: Dip the strawberry into the chocolate.

Step 4: Roll the strawberry into pistachios or shredded coconut and refrigerate. Finish off the strawberries with a white chocolate drizzle.

A box full of delectable chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, special birthdays or just to sweeten up someone’s day! All you need are a few supplies to create a beautiful box full of fresh strawberries.

Supplies needed: Crinkled paper, treat or cupcake box, cupcake liners, ribbon and a gift tag. You can purchase all these supplies on either Amazon, Dollarama, Michaels or any baking store. Below I have listed links to the supplies.

Optional: To make your box extra special, add a handwritten card or attach some dried florals to the ribbon for a signature touch.

8inch White Cookie Boxes with Cardboard Clear Lid Treat Packaging 

2LB Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler for Gift Basket

Standard White Cupcake Liners

Black Satin Ribbon 

100pcs Blank Gift Tags with String

(By purchasing products through the above links, I will not receive any form of compensation and have only attached the links solely for your convenience)