Last Updated on March 24, 2023 by Corinne Schmitt
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 or dessert.
The combination of chocolate and strawberries is a classic pairing that’s always a hit with everyone. If you love strawberries you may also enjoy these Strawberry Cheesecake Puffs.
Easter Dipped Strawberries
I love serving strawberries at Easter because they are in season and they are also filled with antioxidants. This recipe is simple and easy to make, but the end result looks like you spent hours in the kitchen!
Why I Love This Recipe
Not only are they incredibly delicious and fun to make, but they also offer up a tantalizing and classic combination of chocolate and strawberries that can be served either as an appetizer or dessert.
- Easy to make
- Fun to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Looks beautiful on a plate
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.
Candy Melts – You will need a a few bright or pastel colors.
Coconut Oil – This is to help thin the candy melts if needed.
Substitutions
Chocolate: Instead of candy melts, you can use white chocolate and color it with food coloring, if preferred.
Shortening: If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use shortening instead.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this delicious recipe.
Sprinkles – Add some festive sprinkles to your strawberry before the candy sets.
Nuts – Sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top for a little crunch.
Coconut – Shredded coconut makes a great topping for these strawberries.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this Easter dessert recipe.
- microwave safe bowls – You will need a small microwave safe bowl for every color candy melt.
- toothpicks – These are great to help 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 a baking sheet
Line a baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper and set it aside.
Step 3: Get the candy melts ready
Add the candy melts to microwave safe bowls.
Step 4: Melt the melting wafers
Melt the candy melts one color at a time in the microwave for 25 seconds. After the 25 seconds 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 into the melted candy wafers until completely coated. Place the coated strawberry on a prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Repeat until strawberries are done
Repeat until all the strawberries are coated.
Step 8: Allow the melts to harden
Allow the candy melts to harden before serving or storing.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these strawberries for our Easter dinner alongside this Instant Pot Brown Sugar Ham and these Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that your dipped strawberries turn out perfectly every time that you make it.
- If your candy melts are thick, add the coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out.
- Want to add a topping to your strawberries? Make sure to do so before the chocolate coating hardens.
- For a little extra pizazz you can melt some additional candy melts and use a piping bag to drizzle a different color on top of the strawberries.
- To prevent condensation, add a couple paper towels to the bottom of your storage container.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this Easter treat recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked question for this recipe.
Store the strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Yes, you can freeze these dipped berries. Place them on a lined baking sheet and place it in the freezer until frozen. Then transfer them to a zip-top bag or airtight container and store in the freezer.
Yes, you can make them up to 12 – 24 hours in advance.
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Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Mixing Bowls
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fresh Strawberries
- 1/3 cup Candy Melts each in 5-6 different pastel colors, total of 1 2/3 to 2 cups candy melts
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil or Shortening as needed
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries. Then remove the stem and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add the candy melts to microwave safe bowls.
- Melt the candy melts one color at a time in the microwave for 25 seconds.
- After the 25 seconds stir, and repeat if needed until the candy melts are smooth.
- Insert a toothpick into the top of the strawberry.
- Use the toothpick to roll the strawberry into the melted candy wafers until completely coated.
- Place the coated strawberry on a prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat until all the strawberries are coated.
- Allow the candy melts to harden before serving or storing.
Notes
- If your candy melts are thick, add the coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out.
- Want to add a topping to your strawberries? Make sure to do so before the chocolate coating hardens.
- For a little extra pizazz you can melt some additional candy melts and use a piping bag to drizzle a different color on top of the strawberries.
- To prevent condensation add a couple paper towels to the bottom of your storage container.