Best Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipes

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1 minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.)
• Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
• Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
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CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To make Striped Strawberries, melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with chocolate chips, repeat with the white chocolate chips.
• Insert toothpick into the top of a strawberry.
• Coat strawberry entirely in chocolate, alternating between white and dark.
• Chill strawberries for about 15 minutes or until hardened.
• For white chocolate strawberries drizzle dark chocolate over the top in a quick back and forth motion. For dark chocolate strawberries, do the same with white chocolate drizzle.
• Chill once more for 15 minutes or until hardened.
• To make Peanut Strawberries. Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with the chocolate chips, repeat with the white chocolate chips. Insert toothpick into the top of a strawberry. Put peanuts in a bag and smash with rolling pin or cast-iron pan until they are crumbly.
• Coat strawberry entirely in chocolate, alternating between white and dark.
• Dip strawberry, while the chocolate is still warm, into a bowl of nuts.
• Chill once more for 15 minutes or until hardened.
• To make Cookie-Coated Strawberries. Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with the chocolate chips, repeat with the white chocolate chips. Insert toothpick into the top of a strawberry. Separate chocolate sandwich cookies in a bag and smash with rolling pin or cast iron pan until they are crumbly.
• Coat strawberry entirely in chocolate, alternating between white and dark.
• Dip strawberry, while the chocolate is still warm, into a bowl of cookie crumbs.
• Chill once more for 15 minutes or until hardened.
• To make Tuxedo Strawberries. Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with the chocolate chips, repeat with the white chocolate chips. Insert toothpick into the top of a strawberry.
• Coat strawberries entirely in white chocolate.
• Chill strawberries for about 15 minutes or until hardened.
• To form the tuxedo, dip one side of the white chocolate coated strawberry into dark chocolate at an angle, going to the top of white chocolate coating. Repeat on the other side, leaving a white "V" in the center of the strawberry.
• With a toothpick, draw a bowtie and buttons with remaining melted dark chocolate.
• Chill once more for 15 minutes or until hardened.
• Enjoy!

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water; stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining semisweet and milk chocolate chips.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Holding strawberries by their stems, swirl through melted chocolate until all sides are evenly coated. Arrange dipped strawberries on the waxed paper.
• Chill strawberries until chocolate coating sets, about 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally, until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. One at a time, dip each strawberry in chocolate, twirling to coat; then sprinkle chocolate-covered portion with pistachios, if using, and place on waxed paper.
• Chill chocolate-dipped strawberries at least 15 minutes to set chocolate. (Strawberries should not be stored in refrigerator longer than 1 hour as condensation drops may collect on the chocolate.)

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash strawberries and pat dry.
• Place on paper towels until they reach room temperature.
• Melt chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter in a double boiler, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and dip each strawberry into chocolate, coating 2/3 of strawberry.
• Allow excess chocolate to drip off into pan.
• Place stem side down on waxed paper covered baking pan or cookie sheet.
• Refrigerate until set, about 15-20 minutes.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently fold into batter. Fold in strawberries. , Pour batter into prepared baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Beat in butter and milk until smooth. Beat in vanilla., Spread frosting over bottom cake layer; top with sliced strawberries. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Dip whole strawberries into frosting; arrange around and on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHAMPAGNE CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberries and champagne. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-36 hours. The longer the strawberries soak, the more prominent the champagne flavor will be.
• Remove the strawberries from the champagne and dry well with a paper towel. Reserve the champagne.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Fill a small saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Set a medium heatproof bowl over the pot, making sure the water is not touching the bottom, and add the white chocolate. Melt, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in the canola oil until well combined. Transfer the melted chocolate to a mug or measuring cup.
• Hold the top of each strawberry and dip into the melted white chocolate, coating almost completely. Lift out and shake off any excess chocolate, then place on the prepared baking sheet. If the chocolate is still very thin and runny, wait until it cools slightly and coats the strawberry without creating a puddle of chocolate on the pan beneath the strawberry.
• While the chocolate is still melted, decorate each strawberry with gold luster dust and gold sprinkles.
• Transfer to the refrigerator to set for 30 minutes, up to overnight.
• Just before serving, fill 12 mini culinary pipettes with the reserved champagne (or use fresh champagne, if desired). Insert a pipette into each strawberry.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE COVERED DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash strawberries and allow to dry completely.
• Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe container and heat on high for about 1 minute or until melted and smooth when stirred.
• Place the white chocolate coating wafers in another microwave safe container and heat on high for about 1 minute or until melted and smooth when stirred.
• Holding by the leaves, dip half the strawberries in the chocolate mixture and half in the white chocolate. Allow excess to drip off.
• Place on wax paper and sprinkle with chopped nuts or coconut or sprinkles or drizzle with the opposite color or chocolate.
• Allow to harden. (I place mine in the frig and they are ready in about 30 minutes).
• Place in foil cups if desired.
• Serve that day or place in the refrigerator for storage for a day or two.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Combine soy milk, tofu, maple syrup, and cocoa powder in a blender; pulse until smooth. Add strawberries; blend until smooth.

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
• In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
• Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE WITH RHUBARB GLAZE AND CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• For crust:
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Mix crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add butter and stir to blend. Press mixture evenly onto bottom (not sides) of pan. Bake until crust is set, about 10 minutes. Cool completely. Maintain oven temperature.
• For filling:
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add mascarpone and beat until smooth. Mix in flour. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt. Pour filling into pan.
• Bake cheesecake until puffed around edges and center moves slightly when pan is gently shaken (center may fall and crack), about 1 hour. Turn oven off; leave cake in oven with door closed 1 hour. Transfer cake to rack and cool completely. Stir sour cream until smooth; spread atop cake. Refrigerate cake overnight.
• For glaze:
• Combine rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, 2/3 cup water, and lemon juice in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is tender, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 10 minutes. Pour mixture through strainer set over 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract 1 1/2 cups liquid. Return 1 1/2 cups liquid to same saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat. Whisk cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water to blend in small bowl; add to liquid in saucepan; whisk constantly until mixture boils and thickens, about 6 minutes. Pour glaze into small bowl; chill until cold, about 2 hours. Spread glaze over cheesecake. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
• For chocolate-covered strawberries:
• Line small baking sheet with waxed paper. Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until smooth. Remove chocolate from over water. Dip strawberries halfway into melted chocolate. Gently shake off excess chocolate; place on prepared sheet. Chill until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes and up to 6 hours. Place strawberries around top edge of cake. Serve.
• Italian cream cheese available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

CHOCOLATE GRAND MARNIER COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a microwave glass bowl melt butter and chocolate 1-2 minutes.
• Add cream and Grand Marnier stirring to blend.
• Dip strawberries into chocolate and place on wax paper till hardened.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES CAKE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
• In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 T. at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into batter. Fold in strawberries.
• Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Beat in butter and milk until smooth. Beat in vanilla.
• Spread frosting over bottom cake layer; top with sliced strawberries. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Dip whole strawberries into frosting; arrange around and on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

INJECTED CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES WITH GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• Fill a syringe with the Grand Marnier and inject it into the berries.
• Melt the chocolate chips with the canola oil in a double boiler, stirring to blend well.
• Pat berries dry and dip into the chocolate, coating evenly.
• Place on parchment and chill for 30 minutes.

DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Step 1: Pour 2 cups of dark chocolate chips and 1tsp. of butter into a microwaveable bowl.
• Step 2: Place in the microwave, and microwave for approximately 30 seconds.
• Step 3: Take out and stir chocolate with a spoon, repeat this step until your chocolate is smooth.
• Step 4: Cut strawberries in ½, so each ½ gets part of the stem.
• Step 5: Place a piece of wax paper on a plate.
• Step 6: Take a strawberry and dip ½ of it in the dark chocolate.
• Step 7: Gently place the strawberry on the plate.
• Step 8: Repeat step 6-7 until you use all strawberries.
• Step 9: Refrigerate for an hour and ½ or until solid.
• Step 10: Enjoy your dark chocolate covered strawberries.

CHILI CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a heat-proof mixing bowl, add the chocolate, cream, and butter. Place over a smaller pot of simmering water. Be sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in the chili powder and mix until fully incorporated.
• Hold each strawberry by the long stem and dip into the chocolate allowing the excess to drizzle back into the pan. Place chocolate covered strawberries on a parchment or waxed paper lined sheet tray. Once chocolate is cool, chill until fully set, about 30 minutes.

GOURMET CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash strawberries thoroughly. Dry carefully by patting gently with paper towels.
• Place chocolate chips into small, microwaveable bowl with tall sides.
• Heat bowl in the microwave on High for 30 seconds. Remove bowl; stir chips with spoon. Return bowl to microwave; and continue to microwave on High for an additional 30 seconds; stir. Repeat just until chocolate is melted.
• Working with one strawberry at a time, dip into the melted chocolate by holding the stem between your fingers.
• Slowly pull the strawberry from the chocolate (allowing excess chocolate to run off); place on a piece of parchment paper to dry.
• Immediately decorate the chocolate-covered strawberry with your favorite sprinkles.
• Allow the chocolate to cool and harden at room temperature. Serve immediately or store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

HALLOWEEN CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• For the monsters: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Put the candy wafers in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally once the wafers soften, until smooth. If the candy starts to reharden or seize up, stir in a teaspoon or so of coconut oil or shortening and stir again until smooth.
• Spread the sanding sugar in a small shallow bowl. Gather a strawberry at the leaves and dip into the melted candy, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Gently press the coated strawberry in the sugar, coating it completely (don't press too hard or you'll get too much sugar on the strawberry). Set leaf-side down on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining strawberries. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes, keeping the remaining melted candy warm in the double boiler.
• Spread a tiny bit of the remaining melted candy on the back of 2 candy eyeballs and press them on near the tip of the strawberry. Meanwhile, if you'd like to make mouths on your monsters, melt the chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small plain tip. Pipe mouths onto the monsters. Let sit until eyes and mouths are set, about 10 minutes.
• For the ghosts: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Put the candy wafers in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally once the wafers soften, until smooth. If the candy melts start to reharden or seize up, stir in a teaspoon or so of coconut oil or shortening and stir again until smooth.
• Gather a strawberry at the leaves and dip into the melted candy, letting some but not all of the excess drip back into the bowl. Set leaf-side up on the prepared baking sheet, letting the excess melted candy pool into the front to create the bottom of the ghost. Repeat with the remaining strawberries. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the black candy wafers or chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave, following the microwave instructions on the package if using candy wafers. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small plain tip. Once the white candy has set, pipe small ovals for the nose and eyes on each ghost and let set 10 to 15 minutes.
• For the pumpkins: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Put the candy wafers in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally once the wafers soften, until smooth. If the candy starts to reharden or seize up, stir in a teaspoon or so of coconut oil or shortening and stir again until smooth.
• Gather a strawberry at the leaves and dip into the melted candy, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Set leaf-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining strawberries. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, transfer the remaining orange melted candy to a piping bag fitted with a plain tip. Once the coating on the strawberries has hardened, pipe vertical lines from top to bottom for the ribs on a pumpkin. Refrigerate until set, about 5 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small plain tip. Pipe eyes, mouths and noses on the pumpkins to resemble jack-o'-lanterns and let set 10 to 15 minutes.

AMY'S CHOCOLATE COVERED, HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW DIPPED STRAWBERRIES!

Steps:

• 1. Wash strawberries and let dry completely. If they are not all the way dry the marshmallow will not stick.
• 2. spred out and lightly greas enough wax paper to place strawberries on after they are dipped.
• 3. In a larg mixing bowl (I use my kitchen aid mixer bowl) sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; set aside.
• 4. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining water. Bring to a boil, stiring occasionally. Cook without strring, until a candy thermometer reads 240* (soft-ball sstage)
• 5. Remove from heat and gradully add to gelatin in small stream while beating. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick and the volume has doubled, about 15minuts, it should look like marshmallow cream, beat in vanilla extract. Start next step immediately
• 6. Either buy holding on to the stem or by inserting a wood or bamboo skewers into the stem end carefully dip in marshmallow then set on wax paper. work quicky marshmallow will start to set kinda fast.
• 7. When you are done dipping the strawberries in the mashmallow let them set for about 45min to and hour to let set up a little. There will probably be marshmallow remaining I drop it by spoon full onto the greased wax paper, then toss in powdered sugar (some times I add cocoa power to it) when set up, and store in an air tight container. I like to play around with the extra! You can try all sorts of fun stuff!
• 8. After strawberries with marshmallows have set up a little melt chocolate almond bark or just chocolate in microwave or double boiler. If you are in a hurry I would use almond bark, it sets up way faster then real chocolate. Dip strawberries in chocolate far enough so you can just see the marshmallow peaking out. return to wax paper and allow chocolate to harden.
• 9. Peal strawberries from wax paper and serve! I like to sprinkl with a little powdered sugar.