This strawberry chocolate hack makes it smooth and shiny

Chocolate covered strawberries They are the perfect dessert for a wedding, baby shower, cocktail party, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, or at a party with friends or family! Fresh strawberries covered in smooth, melted chocolate – what could be better?

This is my favorite easy recipe for chocolate covered strawberries because it’s simple, reliable, and gives you a beautiful, glossy layer of chocolate without the stress. All you need are fresh strawberries, good milk chocolate, and a little ghee to help the chocolate melt smoothly and get that classic solid “bite.”

I worked for a caterer when I was in college, and we made dozens and dozens of these for almost every party we catered. So I guess I can consider myself an expert in the chocolate covered strawberries department! Also consider making Brownies dipped in chocolate and Cookies dipped in chocolate!

Why you’ll love these chocolate covered strawberries?

1. It’s made with just a few ingredients.
2. It’s a quick and easy project (20 minutes total!)
3. No baking required.
4. It’s perfect for holidays, parties and gifts.
5. They are always an impressive dessert display!
6. It’s fun to decorate with drizzles and toppings.

Required components:

• Milk chocolate -It’s completely okay to use chocolate chips. If you want to enjoy your chocolate, you can certainly use fine chocolate and chop it instead.
• shortening – Helps the chocolate melt silky smooth and coat the berries evenly.
• Fresh strawberries Choose firm, ripe strawberries with green tops.
• Wax paper – Used to set dipped strawberries without them sticking.

How to make chocolate covered strawberries

1. Melt the chocolate and shortening Blend until smooth using a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water, or microwave in short bursts (stirring between each).
2. Dip strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the leafy top and dip it in the melted chocolate. Let the excess drip off.
3. Place on wax paper: Place the dipped strawberries on the wax paper and repeat with the remaining berries.

Recipe tips

• Be on the lookout for the best looking strawberries. You want bright red strawberries with nice, fresh green tops. If they are mostly uniform in size, so much the better. Use firm strawberries that are not too ripe or mushy.
• Dry your strawberries completely. Any drops of water can cause the chocolate to harden or slide.
• Ghee is what makes the chocolate nice and smooth when melted, and it also gives the dipped strawberries a shiny shine. Alternatively, you can use coconut oil instead of ghee.
• The chocolate you use in these chocolate-covered strawberries is entirely a matter of your preference. Use chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
• For the prettiest finishing touch, gently twist the strawberries as you remove them from the chocolate.
• If the chocolate begins to thicken while dipping, gently heat it again.
• If you don’t want to put a “foot” on the bottom of the dipped strawberries, be sure to scrape the dipped strawberries down the side of the dipping bowl to get rid of the excess chocolate that will collect on the bottom of the strawberries.

Easy decorating ideas

Do you want to make it look more amazing?

• Drizzle with white chocolate
• Add sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed crackers
• Dip them in sanding sugar for a shiny look
• Add a second drizzle of dark chocolate (see my website Chocolate chip cookie dough truffles For inspiration).
• Use a piping bag (or a zipper bag with the corner cut) for neat lines

Quick tip: Melt the white chocolate + shortening separately then drizzle over the top for a baked-like finish.

How to store chocolate covered strawberries

Store chocolate-covered strawberries at room temperature for up to 10 hours in a cool, dry place. If it will be longer than that, place it in a covered container lined with wax paper for up to 48 hours in the refrigerator. They will be best if served within 24 hours for the nicest appearance and best texture.

If you’re using them to celebrate a “heart” theme (like Valentine’s Day), consider making your own Chicken pot pie soup with heart-shaped croutons And some Iced heart cookies also!

Chocolate covered strawberries are one of those desserts that never go out of style (just like… Chocolate mousse and Chocolate truffles) – Simple, beautiful, and always a hit. Whether you’re making them for Valentine’s Day, a party platter, or just a fun little dessert to make at home, they’re sure to go away quickly. Once you see how easy they are to make, you may never buy them again!