Perfect Chocolate Covered Strawberries

5 from 1 vote

A juicy sweet strawberry dipped in high quality semi-sweet chocolate is iconic and the perfect little sweet indulgence.

Author Alissa

Prep Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings 1 pound (16-25 strawberries)

1 lb fresh strawberries, with stems and leaves
12 oz high quality chocolate bittersweet, white, dark, or milk chocolate (I'm using Callebaut No811 chips)
3 cups cool water (24 oz)
½ cup white vinegar (4 oz)

In a large bowl, stir the cool water and vinegar together. Add in the strawberries at soak them for 10 minutes.
Drain the water and rinse the strawberries in fresh cool water. Dry the strawberries completely (water and chocolate don't mix).

Add the chocolate into a microwavable safe bowl. Heat on high power for 30 seconds. Stir, then heat again for 30 more seconds. Stir, and heat for 15 seconds. It should be about 85% melted. To temper the chocolate, stir the unmelted chocolate pieces until smooth.
For easier dipping, pour the chocolate into a tall, wide mouth jar. I'm using a jam jar.

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Or tear a sheet and place on a flat surface.
Gather the strawberry leaves together. For easier dipping, insert a toothpick into the center. Dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate just below the leaves. Let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl, then scrape one side lightly against the bowl. This side will sit on the parchment paper.
Add optional toppings before the chocolate sets.
Dip all the strawberries and let them set for at least 10 minutes. For drizzle, reheat the leftover chocolate and pour into a piping bag or ziplock bag and snip off a teeny tiny corner. Apply light pressure to the bag while making back and forth motions, drizzling over the strawberry. Let the chocolate set.
Strawberries are best eaten within 24 hours. If you have leftover, store in the refrigerator in a container with loosely wrapped plastic wrap or uncovered. Strawberries like air!

Washing strawberries in a white vinegar wash helps to extend their freshness and throughly cleans them.
Dry the strawberries completely or the chocolate can seize.
High quality chocolate will help with tempering and taste amazing. I'm using Callebaut No 811 chips. It's a 5.5 lb bag which lasts a long time! I also recommend Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate baking chips.
Eat within 24 hours! Strawberries can leak after 24-48 hours.