Description
Enjoy these Chocolate Dipped Strawberries that combine fresh, ripe strawberries and sweet chocolate for an easy homemade treat. Ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe strawberries (preferably the largest you can find)
- 12 ounces chocolate chips or candy melts (dark, milk, white chocolate, or a combination)
- 2 teaspoons shortening (only if using chocolate chips)
- assorted toppings (miniature chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts, etc. – optional)
- additional chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Melt chocolate or candy melts in microwave-safe bowls, adding shortening if using chips.
- Dip washed, dried strawberries into melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Roll dipped strawberries in toppings if desired.
- Place coated strawberries on parchment paper to dry.
- For a finishing touch, drizzle additional melted chocolate over dried strawberries.
Notes
Make sure strawberries are thoroughly dried before dipping to ensure chocolate adheres well.
Feel free to mix different types of chocolate for a variety of flavors.
Let the dipped strawberries cool completely before serving to set the chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg