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A full step-by-step guide on how to make plant-based chocolate dipped strawberries – including top tips, decoration ideas, storage info, and more!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
For a dessert known for its elegance, chocolate-dipped strawberries are one of the quickest, simplest ways to elevate any special occasion. Now, I’ve put together a full guide on how to make this tasty treat, including everything you need to know!
Plus, making this plant-based chocolate-covered strawberry recipe is much cheaper than buying, and with just 2 base ingredients, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for emergencies, too.
You may also enjoy peanut butter & chocolate-covered bananas, peanut butter stuffed dates, or healthy apple snacks with granola.
The Ingredients
- Vegan chocolate: Use high-quality chocolate (made with cocoa butter, like Ghirardelli)- dark, white, or milk chocolate-dipped strawberries.
For Stuffed Strawberries
There are several simple and delicious ways to stuff large strawberries:
- Vegan chocolate spread (aka dairy-free Nutella)
- Biscoff
- Peanut butter or almond butter
- Dairy-free chocolate ganache
- Vegan cheesecake filling (vegan cream cheese + powdered sugar + vanilla)
Use a small melon baller or paring knife to remove the stem and core, then a piping bag/small spoon to add the filling (aim for ½-1tsp of filling per large berry).
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Step 1: Rinse and thoroughly dry the berries, then line a large baking tray with parchment paper/ wax paper. In a small microwave-safe bowl/mug, microwave the vegan chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
Step 2: Carefully, either by holding the stem or placing a toothpick in them, dip the strawberries one at a time in the melted vegan chocolate, swirling to coat, then leaving any excess to drip off. Transfer to the prepared tray. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until set, then remove from the fridge and enjoy!
Alternatively, use a double-boiler method to melt the chocolate (learn how to melt chocolate here)
If the vegan chocolate thickens/cools between strawberries, pop it back in the microwave for 10-15 seconds (or leave it on the double-boiler).
Enjoy the vegan chocolate-coated strawberries as a snack/dessert, to garnish plant-based cupcakes and cakes, or as part of an edible arrangement.
FAQs
Technically, yes, for up to 3 months. However, they’re better eaten in a semi-frozen state, as they’ll sweat and become mushy upon thawing.
I prefer vegan semi-sweet/milk or bittersweet/dark chocolate – particularly the latter- as its bitterness pairs perfectly with the berry sweetness. However, you could use non-dairy white chocolate.
It’s best to use vegan chocolate made with cocoa butter (couverture chocolate, which contains higher cocoa butter levels, is even better for a super shiny shell).
Avoid vegan chocolate chips that contain stabilizers to prevent smooth melting. I use dairy-free chocolate and have had no issues.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Use fresh strawberries: Ensure they’re room temperature and thoroughly dry (otherwise the vegan chocolate may seize) for the best results.
- For a crisp, smooth, snappy coating: Temper the plant-based chocolate.
- To avoid condensation: Only chill the strawberries until set (15-20 minutes).
How to Decorate Chocolate Covered Strawberries
DIY chocolate-dipped strawberries can be adapted for any occasion – Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Halloween, baby shower, date night, etc.
- Vegan chocolate drizzle (in the same or a contrasting type)
- Marbled vegan chocolate (swirl two types of non-dairy chocolate before dipping)
- Mini vegan chocolate chips/sprinkles (either loosely sprinkled or dipped into)
- Chopped nuts (i.e., almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc.)
- Crushed cookies (like Oreos, Biscoff, graham crackers, OR pretzels)
- Crushed candy (like peppermints, crushed vegan M&M’s, etc.)
- Freeze-dried berries
- Coconut (shredded or flakes – raw or toasted)
- Edible glitter/gold leaf for a touch of elegance (add over set vegan chocolate)
- Flaky sea salt
You could also color white chocolate with oil-based colorings. I.e., pink chocolate for Valentine’s/baby showers, etc. Red for Christmas, etc.
Storage Instructions
It’s best to enjoy non-dairy chocolate-dipped strawberries within 24 hours, though leftovers will store in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Avoid stacking them if you don’t want to blemish the non-dairy chocolate coating.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound or 500 grams) carton of fresh strawberries
- 1 ½ cups of semi-sweet (non-dairy) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the strawberries.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the vegan chocolate chips in 30-second increments until thoroughly melted. Each time, stir well enough so the bottom doesn't burn.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip strawberries in melted vegan chocolate and place on parchment paper to cool.
- Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Notes
- Use fresh strawberries: Ensure they’re room temperature and thoroughly dry (otherwise the vegan chocolate may seize) for the best results.
- For a crisp, smooth, snappy coating: Temper the plant-based chocolate.
- To avoid condensation: Only chill the strawberries until set (15-20 minutes).
Nutrition
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Additional Info
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love how easy this recipe is to make these yummy strawberries!
I made these as an after-school treat for my kiddos’ first day of school. I
happened to have raspberries and unsweetened coconut flakes on hand, so I dipped the raspberries in the extra chocolate and sprinkled the coconut flakes on some of the fruit. They are absolutely delicious! I know my children; they’re going to love them, too. Thanks for the simple, delicious recipe!
So glad you and your children enjoyed it! 🙂
These chocolate dipped strawberries are so perfect!
Agreed! So sweet and delicious!
I have the strawberries in the fridge now! Perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!
Perfect! Enjoy 🙂
This recipe is such a strong strawberry recipe! It always delivers and is terribly easy to make! My kind of recipe!
Definitely a great easy sweet treat to whip up!
love making these!! The easiest dessert 🙂
A simple and delicious favorite of mine! I love a dessert that is simple, healthy and delicious. Thank you!
Can’t go wrong with a recipe like this!
Simple and delicious! And perfect for party table!
Love these!!