Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Last Updated on April 3, 2025

These Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries make a wonderful treat for any occasion.

They are delicious and fun to make, and they can be served as an appetizer, snack or dessert on Easter or any other time when strawberries are available. The combination of melted candy and strawberries is a classic pairing that’s always a hit with everyone.

If your kids don’t like to eat strawberries, this might give them the motivation to try one. If you love strawberries you may also enjoy these strawberry cheesecake puffs.

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Why are Strawberries so Good Dipped in Candy Melts?

I love serving strawberries at Easter because they are in season and they are also filled with antioxidants. Dipping them in candy melts makes this an extra special treat.

• It’s a nice flavor contrast because ripe strawberries offer a natural sweetness and slightly tart flavor, while candy melts provide a rich, creamy, and often intensely sweet taste. 
• The soft, juicy texture of a strawberry is a delightful contrast to the smooth texture of the candy melts, creating a satisfying combination in every bite. 
• The bright red of the strawberries, contrasted with the colors of the candy melts, makes for a visually appealing treat. 
• Candy melts come in a wide variety of colors and flavors, allowing you to customize the look—you can change up the colors of the candy based on the holiday. 

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This tantalizing and classic combination of candy melts and strawberries can be served either as an appetizer or dessert.

•  Easy to make: Candy melts are easy to melt and dip, making them a convenient treat for any occasion. 
•  Fun to make: Since your kids can help you make these, you can have fun making memories by creating an assembly line and playing some Easter songs as you assemble these candy coated strawberries for your friends and family.
•  Looks beautiful on a plate: Strawberries are already visually appealing on their own, but when you dip them in these beautifully colored candy melts, they look so pretty.

If you love strawberries you may also enjoy these chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes.

🥘 Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this festive recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to pick up at your local grocery store as you prepare for the holiday. 

• Fresh strawberries: Look for strawberries that are ripe and sweet—choose ones that are bright red, plump, and have fresh-looking green stems. 
• Candy melts: You will need 5 different bright or pastel colors. 
• Coconut oil: This is to help thin the candy melts if needed. 

See recipe card for complete list of ingredients and quantities.

🔀 Substitutions

If you don’t have the ingredients you need, see if you have these instead:

Candy melts: Instead of candy melts, you can use white chocolate chips or white almond bark plus oil-based food coloring with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it. You could also use dairy-free white chocolate plus food coloring for a vegan option.

Coconut oil: If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use shortening instead. Start with ½ teaspoon per ½ cup of candy melts and stir well—you can add another ½ teaspoon at a time if needed.

🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Here are a few ways that you can personalize this delicious recipe. 

Color and coating variations: Use a contrasting color of melts to drizzle over the coated strawberries for a decorative touch. Or, after dipping, lightly flick a tiny bit of cocoa powder or crushed Oreos on the coating to resemble speckled eggs.

Flavor add-ins: Add flavored extracts (like vanilla, almond, or coconut) to the melted chocolate for a unique taste. You could also stir in a little peanut butter, Nutella, or caramel into the candy melts before dipping.

Toppings: Use pastel-colored sprinkles, mini pearl sprinkles, or edible glitter for a festive touch. Shredded coconut, crushed almonds, pecans, or pistachios add a delicious crunch.

If you want a different candy coated Easter treat, try these cute Easter Oreo chicks.

🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this Easter dessert recipe. 

• Baking sheet: This is where you’ll assemble the treats.
• Parchment paper: It will cover the baking sheet so you can put the strawberries here after dipping while the candy melts harden.
• Microwave safe bowls – You will need a small microwave safe bowl for every color candy melt. 
• Toothpicks – These are great for helping you dip the strawberries.

🔪 How to Make Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Making this Easter recipe is so simple, just follow the instructions below and you will have a tasty snack or dessert in no time at all. 

Step 1: Clean the Strawberries

Wash and dry the strawberries. Then remove the stem and set aside. 

Step 2: Prepare Baking Sheet

Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside. 

Step 3: Prepare Candy Melts

Add the candy melts to microwave safe bowls.

Step 4: Melt the Candy

Melt the candy melts one color at a time in the microwave for 25 seconds.  Then stir, and repeat if needed until the candy melts are smooth. 

Step 5: Add a Toothpick

Insert a toothpick into the top of the strawberry.

Step 6: Dip the Strawberries

Use the toothpick to roll the strawberry in the melted candy wafers until completely coated. Place the coated strawberry on a prepared baking sheet. 

Step 7: Repeat With all Strawberries

Repeat until all the strawberries are coated.

Step 8: Let Melts Harden

Allow the candy melts to harden for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 9: Serve and Enjoy

Put these strawberries on a nice plate or platter to serve and enjoy.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Here are a few tips to make sure that your dipped strawberries turn out perfectly every time you make them. 

• Water causes candy melts to seize, so dry each berry thoroughly with a paper towel. Let them air-dry for at least 30 minutes before dipping.
• If the melted coating is too thick, stir in ½ teaspoon of shortening or coconut oil at a time until smooth.
• If you need better control of the strawberry while dipping, use a fork instead of a toothpick.
• Tap off the excess coating in the bowl before placing the berry on the parchment paper.
• Add sprinkles or toppings while the coating is still wet so they stick well.

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🙏 Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with these Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries:

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