Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 5 Easy Steps to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 13, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty Images Who doesn't love to indulge in some delectable sweetness every once in a while? (And for some of us, a lot more often than that.) Chocolate-covered strawberries almost always fit this bill, and there's a little less guilt involved than, say, a slice of chocolate cheesecake. Yes, chocolate is a "sometimes" food—to be eaten in moderation. But strawberries are one of the healthiest foods around. If you want a sweet, fruity treat, making chocolate-dipped strawberries is an excellent way to consume some antioxidants while you're at it. You can serve them as-is, skewer them for easier eating, or arrange them around a larger charcuterie board at your next gathering. Whatever you do with the final result, this chocolate-covered strawberries recipe won't disappoint. This is The Most Effective Way To Wash Your Fresh Summer Strawberries 01 of 06 Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Follow the instructions in this video and in the next couple of slides to make a batch of chocolate-covered strawberries in less than an hour—you can even make them up to two days in advance. They're perfect for Valentine's Day, a dessert party, or any romantic occasion. 02 of 06 Chop the Chocolate Arthur Mount Coarsely chop 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate, then wash and dry 1 pound of strawberries (about 20). 03 of 06 Melt the Chocolate Arthur Mount Place the chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. 04 of 06 Dip the Strawberries Arthur Mount Holding by the stem end, dip the strawberry in the melted chocolate, letting the excess chocolate drip off. Repeat with the remaining berries until you have the amount you want. You can also try this with white or dark chocolate. 05 of 06 Place the Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries on a Pan Arthur Mount Transfer the chocolate-dipped strawberries onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper. As you set each berry down, slide it ½ inch to the side to prevent the formation of a chocolate "foot." 06 of 06 Chill Them and Enjoy! Arthur Mount Refrigerate the chocolate-covered strawberries until the outside is firm, which will take at least 30 minutes. They will keep for up to three days, covered, in the refrigerator. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit