These Chocolate covered strawberries have the best of both chocolate worlds! Chocolate chips and white chocolate chips! This easy recipe uses fresh strawberries, three kinds of chocolate chips, coconut oil, and chopped pecans. Use your microwave to melt the chocolate. These special strawberries are not just for Valentine's Day and neither are these Easy Strawberry Brownies!
These chocolate dipped strawberries are super easy and fun to make! Just dip whole strawberries in dark chocolate (or dip half in semi-sweet and half in dark). Add a fancy white chocolate drizzle! Roll in chopped nuts or your favorite sprinkles 🙂 Treat yourself or your favorite human with these deliciously yummy chunks of happiness!
This post was originally published in January 2021 and updated in 2025 with new pics.
Jump to:
- Why You'll Love Them
- Why This Recipe Works
- Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Ingredient Swaps
- More Topping Ideas
- How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Recipe Tips
- Three Ways to Melt Chocolate
- How Long Do Chocolate Covered Strawberries Last?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Berry Recipes
- Recipe
- Comments
Why You'll Love Them
If you're like me, if you wanted chocolate covered strawberries then you'd go to the store, grit your teeth at the price, and buy some. I don't know why, but I never thought "why not make these myself?" until a couple of years ago.
The first time I made homemade chocolate dipped strawberries, I was blown away! Are you kidding me? Dang, that was easy! The microwave is your best friend 🙂
Why This Recipe Works
Done Your Way - The best part about this recipe is that you can make these chocolate covered strawberries your way! Want all white chocolate covered strawberries? Done. Simply replace the dark chocolate and semi-sweet chips with all white chocolate chips.
Save Time - These chocolate dipped strawberries are made with your microwave. This time-saving step produces the same silky chocolate texture as the stovetop method!
Save Money - Buying chocolate dipped strawberries can be awfully expensive. DIY! Try this super simple recipe and make them yourself. Nothing says love like toiling in the kitchen, right! Joking aside, this is truly an easy recipe at a fraction of the cost!
Special Treat - Nothing says love like strawberries covered in chocolate! Around here, fresh strawberries are available year round, so make them for any special occasion like anniversaries, birthdays, or even Christmas (sprinkle with red and green colored sugar).
Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries with White Chocolate Drizzle have simple ingredients that you'll find in most grocery stores!
Strawberries: preferably large size, and organic for best flavor.
Dark chocolate chips: 60% cacao dark chocolate baking chips (see note below)*
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: see note below*
Coconut oil: helps the chocolate to adhere to the strawberries. If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use an equal amount of melted butter or a neutral (tasteless) oil, such as sunflower oil, instead.
White chocolate chips: melted and used for drizzling.
Pecans: very finely chopped.
*For dipping: You can use all dark chocolate chips or all semi-sweet chocolate chips or all white chocolate chips.
Ingredient Swaps
Why stop at strawberries? Try dipping these fruits in melted chocolate; your taste buds will thank you!
- Pineapple
- Bananas
- Cherries
- Kiwi
- Honeydew
More Topping Ideas
The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating chocolate covered strawberries! After dipping them in chocolate or white chocolate, try rolling them in any of these treats.
- Any kind of crushed cookies such as Oreos, graham crackers,
- Sprinkles are tasty and colorful
- Any kind of finely chopped nuts such as almonds, macadamia, walnut
- Finely shredded coconut
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed pretzels
- Granulated sugar
- Tint the white chocolate with a little red food coloring for a pink tint (or use any color of your choice)
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Step 1 - Place the dark chocolate chips and one-half tablespoon coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between each 20-second section until melted and creamy smooth. Be careful not to overcook (don't scorch it) or you'll have to start over.
Step 2 - Dip the strawberries into the dark chocolate and place them on parchment paper. Put them in the refrigerator to cool for 20 minutes before decorating.
Optional: If using two types of chocolate chips, repeat Steps #2 and #3 with the semi-sweet chocolate chips, one-half tablespoon coconut oil, and the remaining strawberries.
Step 3 - When it's time to decorate, place the white chocolate chips and the remaining coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, 20 seconds at a time, stirring between each 20-second section until melted and creamy smooth.
Step 4 - Carefully drizzle the melted white chocolate over half the chocolate-covered strawberries with a spoon. Then dip the other half into the chopped pecans. Or however you want to! Treat yourself or share with your favorite human 🙂
Why not add one more treat! Strawberry Cookies are another easy recipe you can make for any special occassion! Made with cake mix and an easy frosting (topped with sprinkles!).
Recipe Tips
First, the strawberries must be completely dry before dipping. Otherwise, the chocolate will not adhere correctly. For best results, allow the strawberries to air dry for at least an hour before dipping them in the melted chocolate.
Second, to avoid chocolate that breaks apart and falls off the strawberries when you bite into it, use one tablespoon coconut oil per cup of chocolate chips (be sure to add some form of oil to the melted chocolate prior to dipping.
Third, don't over-microwave the chocolate! This will make the chocolate very hard and unusable.
Three Ways to Melt Chocolate
The easiest way to melt chocolate is in the microwave but you have to be careful not to overheat the chocolate. Once overheated (or scorched) you won't be able to use it!
You can also use a double boiler to melt the chocolate (this is the most gentle way to do it). Just bring a small amount of water to a simmer in a small pan. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pan and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate melts.
If you own a chocolate melting pot, this would be a great opportunity to use it! It's the quick and easy way to melt chocolate without worrying about burning it!
How Long Do Chocolate Covered Strawberries Last?
It's best to eat these treats the same day! Store in a cool, dry place. You can refrigerate the chocolate dipped strawberries for up to 2 days; however, you may notice some moisture forming on the strawberries. The moisture isn't a deal breaker, but they may not be as pretty as fresh made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions people have asked about this recipe. If you have a question, just let me know in the comment section. I'd love to chat with you!
When I make these strawberries, I use 60% cacao dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and white chocolate baking chips. Three is definitely not a crowd in this instance! If preferred, use one cup of either the dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips to simplify things.
No, but they do have to be completely dry or the chocolate won't stick as good as it should!
Yes, and I recommend freezing them individually in an ice tray or something similar. Keep in mind that while freezing chocolate-covered strawberries is possible, the texture of the strawberries might change slightly upon thawing. The moisture from the strawberries can affect the chocolate, potentially causing it to become a bit softer. If you're making these for a special occasion, it's best to enjoy them fresh, but freezing can be a convenient option for preserving leftovers.
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Recipe
Chocolate Covered Strawberries with White Chocolate Drizzle
Equipment
- sheet pan
- medium size bowls
- measuring cup(s)
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberries, preferably organic
- ½ cup 60% cacao dark chocolate baking chips* *Or use 1 cup dark chocolate chips and omit the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 1-½ tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips* *Or use 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and omit the dark chocolate chips.
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips *Or use 1 cup white chocolate chips for all white chocolate dipped strawberries; then use ¼ cup brown chocolate chips for drizzling.
- ¼ cup pecans, very finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the dark chocolate chips and one-half tablespoon coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between each 20-second section until melted and creamy smooth. Be careful not to overcook (don't scorch it) or you'll have to start over.
- Dip half the strawberries into the dark chocolate. Scrap off excess chocolate into the bowl before placing it on the baking sheet.Optional: If using two types of chocolate chips, repeat Steps #2 and #3 with the semi-sweet chocolate chips, one-half tablespoon coconut oil, and the remaining strawberries.
- Once all strawberries are dipped, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the chocolate “sets,” approximately 20 minutes.
- When ready to decorate, place the white chocolate chips and the remaining coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, 20 seconds at a time, stirring between each 20-second section until melted and creamy smooth. Carefully drizzle the melted white chocolate over half the chocolate-covered strawberries with a spoon.Tip: For better control, use a pastry bag fitted with a very small tip or an empty squeeze bottle for this step.
- Place the finely chopped pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
- Dip the bottom of each remaining strawberry in the melted white chocolate and then carefully dip into the bowl of chopped pecans. Swirl until the bottom of each strawberry is completely coated in nuts. Transfer to the baking sheet with the other strawberries and return to refrigerator until set, approximately 20 minutes.
- When the chocolate is firm, remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and serve immediately.
Notes
- Any kind of crushed cookies such as Oreos, graham crackers,
- Sprinkles are tasty and colorful
- Any kind of finely chopped nuts such as almonds, macadamia, walnut
- Finely shredded coconut
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed pretzels
- Granulated sugar
- Tint the white chocolate with a little red food coloring for a pink tint (or use any color of your choice)
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy to my readers. I'm not a nutritionist and I don't guarantee the accuracy of this data. The data may differ according to the brands I used versus the brands you use. To calculate the data yourself using your brands, try using an online nutrition calculator or app.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy to my readers. I'm not a nutritionist and I don't guarantee the accuracy of this data. The data may differ according to the brands I used versus the brands you use. To calculate the data yourself using your brands, try using an online nutrition calculator or app.
Ross Plotkin
Nice read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch because I found it for him smile So let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!