Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A simple, healthy dessert featuring fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if using.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem end and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat about two-thirds of the berry.
- Place the dipped strawberry onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and health benefits.
- For a different texture, you can sprinkle the wet chocolate with a few crushed nuts or sea salt flakes before it sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 strawberries
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: chocolate covered strawberries, healthy dessert, Valentine's Day dessert, dark chocolate, strawberries, low sugar dessert