Easy, classic chocolate-covered strawberries are the perfect combination of ripe, juicy strawberries in shiny melted chocolate. Add your favorite drizzles, assorted toppings, and Valentine's Day heart-themed decorations to complete them.
10ozchocolate chips(dark, semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or white chocolate morsels)
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Instructions
Ready your fresh 2 lbs strawberries by making sure they're rinsed clean and then fully dried. Water will seize up your melted chocolate and make getting a smooth chocolate coating difficult.
Pour the 10 oz chocolate chips(or desired chocolate chip flavor) into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between heating cycles. Stir vigorously after 1 ½ - 2 minutes of heating time, which will finish melting any remaining chocolate chips.
Dip your strawberries into the chocolate by pulling the stem back, then twist the berry to coat in the chocolate. Lift and twist and allow as much excess chocolate to drip from your berries as possible.
Place each chocolate covered strawberry onto a parchment paper or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. *Alternatively, you can dip or sprinkle each berry with red or pink Valentine's Day decor, crushed nuts, or coconut after coating with chocolate.
To drizzle berries with white chocolate or a contrasting chocolate, dip a fork into the melted chocolate and drizzle over chocolate coated strawberries.
Chill chocolate-covered strawberries for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Notes
Selecting Strawberries: Choose smaller strawberries with a bright, shiny red color and minimal white or green areas near the stem. Strawberries without full red color may not be fully ripe.
Avoiding Chocolate Seizure: Ensure the strawberries and the bowls for melting chocolate are completely dry. Moisture can cause the chocolate to seize, resulting in a grainy texture.
Chocolate Dipping Temperature: Melt the chocolate until it's warm but not hot. The chocolate should be fluid enough for dipping but thick enough to coat the strawberries evenly.
Handling Pre-Cleaned Strawberries: If your strawberries have been washed and refrigerated, let them reach room temperature before dipping. This helps to dry off any condensation and ensures the chocolate adheres properly.