Make your own Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries with this easy hand-dipped recipe using only 3 ingredients and just 6 or 7 steps. Don’t pay those outrageous prices in a store. This small batch recipe makes a half dozen. The chocolate can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Why I love this recipe
These perfect chocolate strawberries are so simple and delicious and will impress that special someone or your family. These delicious strawberries make a perfect romantic sweet treat dessert for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, date night, any special occasion, or any day.
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Basic Ingredients
chocolate chips
shortening (like Crisco, not butter)
fresh strawberries
Substitutions
You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate.
This chocolate is versatile. Try dipping other things like mandarin oranges, kiwis, bananas, or even marshmallows.
You can also add extras like a white chocolate drizzle or some colored sprinkles.
Equipment used for this recipe
- paper towels
- small baking sheet or plate
- wax paper
- small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
How to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Stove top directions
Step 1 – Rinse the strawberries, and then dry strawberries with paper towels.
Step 2 – Cover a small baking sheet or plate with wax paper.
Step 3 – In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips together with the shortening until smooth, stirring often.
Step 4 – Dip the strawberries 2/3 into the melted chocolate mixture. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate.
Step 5 – Set strawberries on the prepared baking sheet or plate in a single layer at least 1 inch apart.
Step 6 – Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
Microwave directions
Step 1 – Rinse the strawberries, and then pat them very dry with paper towels.
Step 2 – Cover a small sheet pan or plate with wax paper.
Step 3 – Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe glass bowl.
Step 4 – Microwave on high for about 1 minute or until melted, stir chocolate at 30-second intervals.
Step 5 – Dip the strawberries 2/3 into the melted chocolate chips. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate.
Step 6 – Place strawberries on the prepared baking sheet or plate at least 1 inch apart.
Step 7 – Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
Pro Tips
The best way to store chocolate-covered strawberries is to leave them out overnight in a cool place if you will eat them within 24 hours. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Recipe FAQs
Allow the hand-dipped strawberries to harden in the fridge for 15-30 minutes, then remove.
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- Iced Strawberry Latte
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon shortening (like Crisco, not butter)
- 6 fresh strawberries
Instructions
Stovetop directions
- Rinse the strawberries, and then dry strawberries with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips together with the shortening until smooth, stirring often.
- Dip the strawberries 2/3 into the melted chocolate mixture. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate.
- Set strawberries on the prepared baking sheet or plate in a single layer at least 1 inch apart.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
Microwave directions
- Rinse the strawberries, and then pat them very dry with paper towels.
- Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on high for about 1 minute or until melted, stir chocolate at 30-second intervals.
- Dip the strawberries 2/3 into the melted chocolate chips. Shake gently to remove excess chocolate.
- Place strawberries on the prepared baking sheet or plate at least 1 inch apart.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
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Notes
- The best way to store chocolate-covered strawberries is to leave them out overnight in a cool place if you will eat them within 24 hours. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days.
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