Chocolate Dipped Strawberries White (Printable Version)

Fresh strawberries coated in dark chocolate with a delicate white chocolate drizzle, perfect for elegant occasions.

# 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

# Directions:

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 set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each burst.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted dark chocolate, swirling to coat two-thirds of the berry. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before transferring to prepared baking sheet.
04 - Melt white chocolate using the same double boiler method or microwave approach, stirring until completely smooth and fluid.
05 - Transfer melted white chocolate to a piping bag or small zip-top bag. Snip a tiny corner off to create a fine opening for drizzling.
06 - Drizzle white chocolate over chocolate-coated strawberries in thin, decorative lines. Work quickly while chocolate remains fluid.
07 - Let chocolate set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until firm. Refrigerate briefly if needed. Serve immediately or store in a single layer in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These look impressive but take about thirty minutes from start to finish
  • The combination of tart berries and rich chocolate hits every perfect flavor note
  • You can make them ahead and keep them in the fridge until showtime
02 -
  • Water is your enemy here because even one damp berry can cause melted chocolate to seize into a grainy mess
  • The chocolate sets best at room temperature so avoid the fridge unless you are in a huge rush
03 -
  • Leftover melted chocolate can be spooned onto parchment in small dollops and frozen for quick chocolate chunks later
  • If your drizzle is too thick, add a single drop of coconut oil to thin it out without affecting the flavor