Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These Easter chocolate covered strawberries are a quick, easy, and festive treat featuring juicy strawberries dipped in silky chocolate and decorated with pastel sprinkles. Perfect for Easter gatherings, gifting, or a fun family project, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (16 oz) fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried, stems on
- 8 oz high-quality chocolate chips or melting wafers (milk, dark, or white chocolate)
- 1–2 tsp coconut oil (optional, for shine and smoothness)
- Assorted pastel sprinkles (jimmies, nonpareils, or sanding sugar)
- Colored candy melts (optional, for pastel drizzle)
- Mini chocolate eggs or chopped nuts (optional, for decoration)
- Parchment paper or wax paper (for lining tray)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Pat strawberries dry with paper towels and let air dry to ensure they are completely dry.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy (about 1 minute total). Add 1-2 tsp coconut oil if desired. Alternatively, melt chocolate over a double boiler, stirring constantly.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, swirling to coat about 2/3 of the berry. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place on the lined baking sheet. For a thicker shell, let set for a minute and dip again.
- While chocolate is still wet, decorate with pastel sprinkles, mini eggs, or nuts. For drizzle, melt colored candy melts or white chocolate and use a fork to flick lines over the berries.
- Place tray in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, or until chocolate is fully set. (Or let set at room temperature if kitchen is cool.)
- Once set, brush off stray sprinkles and transfer strawberries to a serving platter. Trim any pooled chocolate at the base if desired.
- Arrange on a platter or in cupcake liners for serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing. Work quickly when decorating, as chocolate sets fast. For dairy-free or vegan, use dairy-free chocolate and coconut oil. Store in a single layer in the fridge for up to 2 days. Double-dipping creates a thicker, candy-shop shell.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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