You have to try these Easy Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries! And, with only 3 Ingredients, they are super affordable. Delicious Fresh Dark Chocolate without all the additives on beautiful bright red juicy strawberries, how can you go wrong?

dark chocolate dipped strawberries — Dark chocolate dipped fresh strawberries!

Why Not Just Use The Premade Chocolate Dip?

I have purchased that little cardboard tub of chocolate melting chips, and it tastes good, but there is a hint of chemical taste, if you know what am talking about. Maybe it’s just me, but I always find it just a bit off. Don’t get me wrong, if someone makes me chocolate covered strawberries with it, I am still going to shovel them down my throat! LOL But, the price on that has also risen so high, it costs more than the fresh strawberries and the little container has gotten so much smaller!

a solid chunk of dark chocolate next to a large pile of chopped raw dark chocolate — I got this Dark Chocolate Chunk from Winco in the bulk grocery section, isn’t it beautiful!

Can I make Chocolate Covered Strawberries From Scratch?

Yes! Chocolate Covered Strawberries from scratch is even better than those overpriced boxes of on-the-way out ones! They are so easy, and they taste so much fresher! And, you are creating something from your heart, and taking time to do something nice for someone else! Now, how great is that?

a plate full of fresh whole strawberries next to a glass measuring cup filled with melted dark chocolate — The chocolate is ready, they strawberries are washed & dried, so we are ready to go!

How Do I Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries At Home?

Making chocolate covered strawberries at home is not only easy, but the process goes fairly quickly too. Here are the main steps it takes to make chocolate covered strawberries at home.

Wash a 1 pound carton of Fresh Strawberries, then gently pat dry. (This amount of chocolate will make 2 cartons if you wish, or use other fruits also, like bananas, apples, or mandarin oranges)
Add 8 oz (1 cup) of Dark Chocolate (chopped up) and 1/4 cup Solid Refined coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl.
Melt in microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until most of the chocolate is liquid, stirring in between each 30 second interval.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dip each strawberry into the chocolate and let drip, then set on the parchment paper lined tray.
Place in the refrigerator to let the chocolate get solid and hard. (usually about 1 hour)
Lastly, Once Chocolate is hardened, enjoy!

hand dipping fresh strawberry in dark chocolate — Matt is dipping the fresh strawberries in the melted chocolate mixture

Why Use Refined Coconut Oil?

Refined coconut oil will not have a coconut taste to it. So, you want to use a refined Coconut Oil that is solid at room temperature. If you use an unrefined coconut oil it will have a coconut flavor to it, it will still work, but some people may not prefer the coconut flavor. The label will say if it is refined, or unrefined, they both come in a solid state.

glass measuring cup half full of solid refined coconut oil and raw chopped dark chocolate — Here is the Refined coconut oil and chopped dark chocolate ready to melt in the microwave.

Homemade Valentine Gift Idea

These Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries make the perfect Homemade Valentine Gift Idea! What is better, than something from the heart, and not to mention delicious! This is a gift my husband makes me often, and I thoroughly enjoy his act of labor and thoughtfulness. Happy Valentine’s Day Matt!

Alternative Flavors and Options For Chocolate Covered Fruit.

There are many alternatives to strawberries when it comes to chocolate covered fruits. So, if your loved one does not like strawberries, or has an allergy, or you can’t get any fresh strawberries, then never fear, there are some other amazing options as well! We happen to really enjoy mandarin orange slices and bananas, but here is a list of some other great choices.

What Fruits Taste Good Dipped In Chocolate

Mandarin Orange Slices
Apples
Banana slices
Blueberry, Raspberry, or Blackberry
Pineapple slices or chunks

Dark Chocolate Alternatives

Also, I wanted to touch on the fact that not everyone is a fan of dark chocolate, and that is ok too. You could also choose Milk Chocolate, semi sweet chocolate, or white chocolate.

close up of a tray of mandarin orange slices covered in dark chocolate — And, we also love Mandarin Orange slices dipped in the chocolate as well!

Ingredients To Make Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

8 oz Dark Chocolate (1cup) – Chopped
1/4 cup Solid Refined Coconut Oil (The unrefined coconut oil will have a coconut taste, the refined coconut oil will not.)
Fresh Fruit of your choice, we used strawberries and mandarin orange slices today.

white circle plate on a wooden table with six dark chocolate dipped fresh strawberries — Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Instructions To Make Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Firstly, Wash Fresh Strawberries, then gently pat dry. (This amount of chocolate will typically make 2 cartons if you wish, or use other fruits also, like bananas, apples, or mandarin oranges)
Then, chop up the chocolate into smaller pieces so it will melt evenly.
Add Dark Chocolate (chopped up) and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl.
Melt in microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until most of the chocolate is liquid, stirring in between each 30 second interval.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Then, dip each strawberry into the chocolate and let drip, then set on the parchment paper lined tray.
Place in the refrigerator to let the chocolate get solid and hard. (usually about 1 hour)
Lastly, Once Chocolate is hardened, enjoy & share with your loved one!

white plate with 4 mandarin orange slices — The Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Orange Slices are just as lovely!

Checkout Some Of My Other Recipes

The BEST Pizza Dough Recipe

Strawberry Cupcakes

Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sourdough Bread Bowls

Hawaiian Rolls

Valentine Strawberry Cupcakes Video

hand holding a strawberry sourdough cupcake with vanilla buttercream and a sliced fresh strawberry shaped as a heart on top of the cupcake for garnish. other cupcakes in the background red foil cupcake liners

This is another great Fresh Strawberry Valentine Gift Idea, Strawberry Sourdough Cupcakes

Welcome To My Blog

My blog is typically about fresh milled flour recipes, baking with whole wheat, and cooking with whole grains. I also like to make things from scratch, I welcome you to Grains In Small Places! If you are interested in learning more about Home Ground Flour, I recommend you start with my Fresh Milled Flour 101 post, and Video

Fresh Milled Flour 101 course add. with a thinking woman, and pictures of wheat berries, freshly milled flour, a stone grain mill, and a loaf of bread in the background. Thought bubbles reading "How Do I Start Milling My Own Flour?" and "Why Should I Be Milling My Own Wheat?" — Fresh Milled Flour 101 by Grains In Small Places

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries Printable Recipe

Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – From Scratch

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20

cooling time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings 6 people

Equipment

1 microwave safe bowl
1 or 2 baking sheet line with parchment paper

Ingredients

8 oz Dark Chocolate 1cup – Chopped
1/4 cup Solid Refined Coconut Oil (The unrefined coconut oil will have a coconut taste, the refined coconut oil will not.)
1-2 pound Fresh Fruit of your choice strawberries, orange segments, apples, bananas, or any fruit you love!

Instructions

Wash Fresh Strawberries, then gently pat dry. (This amount of chocolate will make 2 cartons if you wish, or use other fruits also, like bananas, apples, or mandarin oranges)
Then, chop up the chocolate into smaller pieces so it will melt evenly.
Add Dark Chocolate (chopped up) and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl.
Melt in microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until most of the chocolate is liquid, stirring in between each 30 second interval.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Then, dip each strawberry into the chocolate and let drip, then set on the parchment paper lined tray.
Place in the refrigerator to let the chocolate get solid and hard. (usually about 1 hour)
Lastly, Once Chocolate is hardened, enjoy!

Notes

This recipe tastes great with most fruits, try it also with

- Mandarin Orange Slices

- Apples

- Banana slices

- Blueberry, Raspberry, or Blackberry

- Pineapple slices or chunks

You could use milk chocolate, or white chocolate, or even mix it up to get fancy!

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