Description
These Patriotic 4th of July Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a delicious and festive treat perfect for celebrating Independence Day!
Ingredients
Scale
12 fresh strawberries
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup blue candy melts
Patriotic sprinkles or colored sugar
Cooking oil
Parchment paper
Instructions
- Start by washing and thoroughly drying the strawberries to ensure the chocolate adheres properly.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth. Add a small amount of cooking oil to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted dark chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, then place on parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the dark chocolate-covered strawberries. You can use a fork or a piping bag for more control.
- Melt the blue candy melts in another bowl, then dip the bottom half of each strawberry into the blue candy melts and set them back on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the patriotic sprinkles or colored sugar over the strawberries before the chocolate hardens.
- Let the strawberries sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or place them in the refrigerator to speed up the process. Enjoy your festive treat!
Notes
Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping to avoid the chocolate seizing. Customize the colors and sprinkles for any festive occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Patriotic 4th of July Chocolate Covered Strawberries, chocolate strawberries, July 4th dessert, festive treats