Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Recipes to Make You (and Your Sweetie) Swoon

Mar. 15, 2025

Four dipped strawberry recipes.Photo:Fred Hardy II

Fred Hardy II

It’s berry easy to add your spin to a Valentine’s Day classic.These swoon-worthy strawberries are simple to make and decadent to eat. Whether you want to try a marshmallowy, nutty, spicy or caramelly variation, each twist is easy to fall in love with.To set yourself up for success, wash and thoroughly dry the berries at least 30 minutes before you’re ready to start. The coatings won’t stick if there’s any moisture left on the skin. And, if you can find them, buy strawberries with long stems to make gripping and dipping easier. Lastly, put your baking sheet in the freezer so the coatings start to set as soon as the dipped berries are placed.S’Mores1 cup vanilla candy coating disks6 strawberries2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips1 Tbsp. graham cracker crumbs1.Place vanilla candy coating disks in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until just melted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.2.Dip strawberries in melted coating. Dip bottom third of strawberries in a bowl with mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle middle third with graham cracker crumbs.3.Transfer to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until just set, about 10 minutes.Toasted Coconut & Caramel½ cup soft caramel candies1 Tbsp. milkPinch of salt½ cup toasted coconut flakes¼ cup milk chocolate chips1.Place caramel candies, milk and a pinch of salt in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir until melted and smooth.2.Dip strawberries in caramel. Dip in bowl with coconut flakes, and place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Melt milk chocolate chips, and drizzle on strawberries.3.Refrigerate until just set, about 10 minutes.PB&J¼ cup smooth peanut butter6 strawberries¼ cup finely chopped roasted peanuts1.Place peanut butter in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds.2. Dip strawberries in peanut butter. Dip strawberries in bowl with chopped roasted peanuts, and transfer to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.3.Refrigerate until peanut butter is firm, about 10 minutes.Sweet & Spicy1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsPinch of cayennePinch of cinnamonPinch of ground nutmeg6 strawberries1.Place chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until just melted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in a pinch of cayenne, pinch of ground cinnamon and pinch of ground nutmeg.2.Dip strawberries in melted chocolate mixture, and transfer to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.3.Refrigerate until just set, about 10 minutes.

It’s berry easy to add your spin to a Valentine’s Day classic.

These swoon-worthy strawberries are simple to make and decadent to eat. Whether you want to try a marshmallowy, nutty, spicy or caramelly variation, each twist is easy to fall in love with.

To set yourself up for success, wash and thoroughly dry the berries at least 30 minutes before you’re ready to start. The coatings won’t stick if there’s any moisture left on the skin. And, if you can find them, buy strawberries with long stems to make gripping and dipping easier. Lastly, put your baking sheet in the freezer so the coatings start to set as soon as the dipped berries are placed.

S’Mores

1 cup vanilla candy coating disks

6 strawberries

2 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips

1 Tbsp. graham cracker crumbs

1.Place vanilla candy coating disks in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until just melted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

2.Dip strawberries in melted coating. Dip bottom third of strawberries in a bowl with mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle middle third with graham cracker crumbs.

3.Transfer to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until just set, about 10 minutes.

Toasted Coconut & Caramel

½ cup soft caramel candies

1 Tbsp. milk

Pinch of salt

½ cup toasted coconut flakes

¼ cup milk chocolate chips

1.Place caramel candies, milk and a pinch of salt in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir until melted and smooth.

2.Dip strawberries in caramel. Dip in bowl with coconut flakes, and place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Melt milk chocolate chips, and drizzle on strawberries.

3.Refrigerate until just set, about 10 minutes.

PB&J

¼ cup smooth peanut butter

¼ cup finely chopped roasted peanuts

1.Place peanut butter in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds.

2. Dip strawberries in peanut butter. Dip strawberries in bowl with chopped roasted peanuts, and transfer to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.

3.Refrigerate until peanut butter is firm, about 10 minutes.

Sweet & Spicy

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Pinch of cayenne

Pinch of cinnamon

Pinch of ground nutmeg

1.Place chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until just melted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in a pinch of cayenne, pinch of ground cinnamon and pinch of ground nutmeg.

2.Dip strawberries in melted chocolate mixture, and transfer to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.

source: people.com