Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Printable Version)

Succulent strawberries coated with dark chocolate and finished with elegant white chocolate drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 20 large fresh strawberries with stems, washed and thoroughly dried

→ Dark Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped

→ White Chocolate Drizzle

03 - 1.75 oz white chocolate, chopped

# How-To:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Verify strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing.
02 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each burst.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the green stem and dip into melted dark chocolate, swirling to cover two-thirds of the fruit. Gently shake to remove excess chocolate and place on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Using the same double boiler method or microwave, melt white chocolate until completely smooth, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
05 - Transfer melted white chocolate to a piping bag or small zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off for precise drizzling.
06 - Pipe thin, elegant lines or decorative patterns over the chocolate-dipped strawberries while the dark coating is still slightly tacky.
07 - Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until firm. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a single layer for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between bittersweet dark chocolate and juicy sweet strawberries hits that perfect balance we're all chasing in desserts
  • These look like you spent hours in a professional kitchen, but the actual hands-on time is shorter than most Netflix episodes
  • You can customize the toppings endlessly, and I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't light up when handed a chocolate-covered berry
02 -
  • If your chocolate starts looking thick or grainy, it has seized from moisture, and unfortunately there's no way to save it for dipping
  • The temperature difference between your berries and melted chocolate matters—room temperature strawberries work better than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • White chocolate sets faster than dark chocolate, so work quickly once it's melted and keep it warm if you're doing a large batch
03 -
  • Buy strawberries the same day you plan to dip them, because they degrade quickly once washed and stored
  • If your white chocolate drizzle isn't flowing smoothly, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out

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