Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – Easy Dessert Recipe

These chocolate dipped strawberries look fancy, but they’re incredibly easy to make at home with just a few ingredients—no special tools needed! This simple dessert is perfect for holidays, parties, gifting, or anytime you want a sweet treat that feels a little special.

With strawberry season here, there’s no better time to use fresh, juicy berries to make this classic favorite. Chocolate covered strawberries are always a hit—and once you see how easy they are, you’ll want to make them again and again.

If you’re new to making chocolate dipped strawberries, don’t worry—this beginner-friendly recipe walks you through everything step-by-step. Before you know it, you’ll be creating beautiful, delicious strawberries right in your own kitchen.

👉 Looking for more ideas? Browse all our strawberry recipes or explore our dessert category for more easy treats.

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

• Easy to make in under 30 minutes.
• Perfect for parties, holidays, or gifts.
• Looks elegant but requires minimal effort.
• Customizable with toppings and drizzles.

If you like these, you can see how to customize them for Easter and make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Carrots. Or for Halloween, make Witch Broom Strawberries, another chocolate-dipped version.

How To Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

They are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or holiday dessert platters.

Are you ready to dip strawberries in chocolate? DIY Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. The process is easy. And there are a few steps to know, you will love making this sweet treat. You might remember we made them and shared the first time we tried making this strawberry dessert, chocolate dipped strawberries.

Ingredients for Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

• Strawberries
• Melting Chocolate: My favorites – (dark chocolate cocoa melts) or (light chocolate cocoa melts)
• Parchment Paper
• Sheet Pan
• Paper Towels
• Mini Spatula (handy to have for stirring the chocolate melts or chocolate chips)

Optional chocolate melts for decorating the dipped strawberries (pink chocolate melts) (white chocolate melts set)

Small Kitchen Tools helpful for this recipe: Little Dipper or Chocolate Melting Pot (optional tools).

Recipe Tips

Be sure to read the recipe notes with tips before making the strawberries dipped in chocolate.

1. The fresher the strawberries, the better! I like getting mine directly from the farmer's market or local strawberry vendors.
2. Do not use bruised strawberries or ones that have any bad spots.
3. Ensure the strawberries are completely dry! Keeping the stems on will help them last longer.
4. I have found that chocolate melts give them a smoother look vs. using chocolate chips or other chocolates.
   Are you using another chocolate? You might need to add a little coconut oil. Add the coconut oil a little at a time (vs. adding it all at once) when melting the chocolate. Next, stir the ingredients only to mix them together. This will get you the proper smooth consistency you need.
5. The longer you store the strawberries, the stems will dry up a little. Remove them or trim them off with kitchen scissors just before serving (if you prefer). But, not if you are storing them! That's why it's better to serve them in the 24-48 hour window.
6. You can also add them to chopped nuts after dipping. Or add other colored chocolate candies to make stripes or partially dip designs.

How many chocolate melts do you need?

Use about 1/4 -1/2 of a bag per big basket of strawberries. More or less, it does depend on the size of the strawberries, too. It's easy to melt more chocolate melts (or chocolate) as needed. The size bag of chocolate melts we used was 12 ounces.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Step-by-Step

1. Wash the strawberries with cold water (Do not remove the stems).
2. Carefully, pat the strawberry dry.
3. Then, place them on a prepared sheet pan lined with paper towels. (Repeat the process until they are all washed) Let them dry completely.
   I like to let them sit there for an hour or so.
4. Get out your Little Dipper or Wilton Candy Melting Pot
   Optional melting methods – Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Or use a microwaveable bowl and the chocolate melts.
5. Hold the strawberry by bunching the stems together.
6. Dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate.
7. Place the strawberry onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 until all the strawberries have been dipped in chocolate.
9. Let them cool. And let the chocolate harden completely.
10. Store them or serve them when the chocolate has hardened…

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These are easy steps to making chocolate-covered strawberries! Wash and dry the strawberries, melt and dip the strawberries, let them cool on a parchment-lined sheet pan, let them cool, and serve!

We love serving our strawberries dipped in chocolate right away! Do this once the chocolate has hardened and the berries have chilled a bit. Every bite is so good! You will love the crunch of the chocolate and then biting into the fresh strawberry. DELICIOUS! Serve it with your favorite sparkling beverage or other sweets.

Honestly, this is a no-fail way to make chocolate-covered strawberries! I hope you try it soon!

How to store chocolate dipped strawberries?

1. Store your dipped strawberries covered in a cool place.
2. Preferably use within 48 hours.
3. When stored in the refrigerator, they can last up to 7 days if they are uncut.
4. Make sure the chocolate has dried a little bit before covering it.
   I use parchment paper to loosely cover the strawberries.
5. Once the chocolate is completely dry, place it in a food storage container or
   (food storage box if gifting) to store in the fridge.
6. If you store them at room temperature, make sure to keep them in a cool, dark place (to ensure the chocolate doesn't melt).
7. Move them to the refrigerator if you are planning on keeping them for days.

We love making chocolate-dipped strawberries for Mother's Day! It's the perfect time of year to get fresh strawberries. Make them any time of the year with fresh berries! Spring, summer, and fall are the perfect times of year to make them. Look for fresh strawberries at their peak!

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Recipe

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Chocolate-dipped strawberriesrecipe. This recipe for making strawberries dipped in chocolate is easy and delicious. Every bite is heavenly. The chocolate crunch into the juicy strawberries is so amazing! Make dipped strawberries for celebrations, holidays, birthdays, bridal showers, and baby showers…

We love chocolate-dipped strawberries! Do you? Are you a beginner at making these? Once you find out how easy they are to make there is no looking back. 

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• Strawberries
• Melting Chocolates
• Little Dipper or Chocolate Melting Pot (optional chocolate melting methods mentioned)
• Parchment Paper
• Sheet Pan
• Paper Towels
• Mini Spatula or Spoon

Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe notes with tips before making the strawberries dipped in chocolate.

1. Wash the strawberries with cold water (Do not remove the stems).
2. Carefully, pat the strawberry dry.
3. Then, place them on a prepared sheet pan lined with paper towels. (Repeat the process until they are all washed) Let them dry completely. I like to let them sit there for an hour or so.
4. Get out your Little Dipper or Wilton Candy Melting Pot Optional melting methods - Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Or use a microwaveable bowl and the chocolate melts.
5. Hold the strawberry by bunching the stems together.
6. Dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate.
7. Place the strawberry onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 until all the strawberries have been dipped in chocolate.
9. Let them cool. And let the chocolate harden completely.
10. Store them or serve them when the chocolate has hardened…

Notes

• The fresher the strawberries the better! I like getting mine directly from the farmer’s market or local strawberry vendors.
• Do not use bruised strawberries or ones that have any bad spots.
• Ensure the strawberries are completely dry! Keeping the stems on will help them last longer.

• I have found chocolate melts give them a smoother look vs. using chocolate chips or other chocolates. Are you using another chocolate? You might need to add a little coconut oil. Add the coconut oil a little at a time (vs. adding it all at once) when melting the chocolate. Next, stir the ingredients only to mix them together. This will get you the proper smooth consistency you need.
• The longer you store the strawberries the stems will dry up a little. Remove them or trim them off with kitchen scissors just before serving (if you prefer). But, not if you are storing them! That’s why it’s better to serve them in the 24-48 hour window.
• You can also add them to chopped nuts after dipping. Or add other colored chocolate candies to make stripes or partially dip designs.

How many chocolate melts do you need?

Use about 1/4 - 1/2 of a bag per big basket of strawberries. More or less it does depend on the size of the strawberries too. It’s easy to melt more chocolate melts (or chocolate) as needed.

How to store chocolate-dipped strawberries?

1. Store your dipped strawberries covered in a cool place.
2. Preferably use within 48 hours.
3. When stored in the refrigerator, they can last up to 7 days if they are uncut.
4. Make sure the chocolate has dried a little bit prior to covering them, use parchment paper to loosely cover the strawberries.
5. Once the chocolate is completely dry; place them in a food storage container to store in the fridge.
6. If you store them at room temperature make sure to keep them in a cool, dark place (to ensure the chocolate doesn’t melt).
7. Move them to the refrigerator if you are planning on keeping them for days.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

16

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 6Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 0g

Not all nutritional information is always 100% accurate.

Pro Tips for Perfect Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

• Place on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping.
• Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
• Melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning.
• Let excess chocolate drip off before setting.

FAQ

Q: Why is my chocolate not sticking?
A: Strawberries must be completely dry before dipping.

Q: How long do they last?
A: Best within 24 hours, store in fridge.

Q: Can I use chocolate chips?
A: Yes, but add a little coconut oil for smoother melting.

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