2-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Fresh strawberries dipped in glossy melted chocolate, ready in under 30 minutes.

Total 45 min Makes 20 strawberries Calories 90/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Soy

This simple dip-and-set treat pairs juicy strawberries with a smooth chocolate coating that hardens into a crisp shell. It comes together with just two ingredients and no special equipment, making it a quick option for parties, date nights, or an easy homemade gift. A touch of shortening or coconut oil keeps the chocolate glossy and helps it set with a clean snap.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and dried well
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Method

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

  2. Rinse strawberries and pat them completely dry with paper towels; any moisture will cause the chocolate to seize or slide off.

  3. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total.

  4. Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate, twirling to coat about three-quarters of the berry, then let excess chocolate drip off.

  5. Place the dipped strawberries on the lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining berries.

  6. Refrigerate the strawberries until the chocolate is fully set, about 20 minutes.

  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature within a few hours for the best texture.

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2-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This simple dip-and-set treat pairs juicy strawberries with a smooth chocolate coating that hardens into a crisp shell. It comes together with just two ingredients and no special equipment, making it a quick option for parties, date nights, or an easy homemade gift. A touch of shortening or coconut oil keeps the chocolate glossy and helps it set with a clean snap.

45 min 20 strawberries 90 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and dried well
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Method

  1. 1

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

  2. 2

    Rinse strawberries and pat them completely dry with paper towels; any moisture will cause the chocolate to seize or slide off.

  3. 3

    Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total.

  4. 4

    Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate, twirling to coat about three-quarters of the berry, then let excess chocolate drip off.

  5. 5

    Place the dipped strawberries on the lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining berries.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate the strawberries until the chocolate is fully set, about 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve chilled or at room temperature within a few hours for the best texture.