Description
A simple and delicious dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate-covered strawberries are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 oz high-quality dark or milk chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother texture)
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place on parchment paper and add toppings if desired.
- Let them set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature strawberries to prevent chocolate from seizing.
- For best results, avoid using water when melting chocolate.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, chocolate strawberries, easy dessert, romantic treat