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Festively decorated chocolate covered strawberries for Christmas celebrations

Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Delicious and festive chocolate covered strawberries perfect for holiday gatherings, easy to make with kids and great for dessert tables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 strawberries
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried Very dry strawberries yield shinier chocolate.
  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate Good quality means smoother melt.
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chips Melts quickly; watch it.
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional) Thins chocolate for glossy finish.
Optional Additions
  • Crushed candy canes (optional) Adds crunch and peppermint flair.
  • Holiday sprinkles, edible glitter or colored sugar (optional) Decorate while chocolate is wet.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the strawberries by washing and drying them completely; moisture stops chocolate from sticking. Optionally, insert toothpicks or skewers into the tops for easier dipping.
Melting Chocolate
  1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second bursts, stirring each time until smooth and glossy, or use a double boiler and stir gently.
Dipping Strawberries
  1. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, covering about three-quarters of the berry; let excess drip off and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
Drizzling White Chocolate
  1. Melt the white chocolate in the same way as the semi-sweet chocolate. Transfer to a small zip-top bag, snip a corner for a neat drizzle.
  2. Drizzle the white chocolate over the dark-dipped berries in festive patterns and immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes, holiday sprinkles, or edible glitter over the wet chocolate.
Setting
  1. Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Once firm, remove the toothpicks and arrange on a platter.

Notes

For a richer filling, spoon a bit of warm 5-Minute Chocolate Fudge under the white drizzle. Time-saver: Use toothpicks stuck into a box lid to hold berries while dipping and drying. If chocolate seizes, add a teaspoon of oil and stir gently to smooth. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on a few for a sweet-salty twist.