Melt the chocolate in the microwave, and you’re halfway there.

Who doesn’t love to indulge in some delectable sweetness every once in a while?

Chocolate-covered strawberries almost always fit this bill, and they’re surprisingly easy to make.

How to make chocolate-covered strawberries: Recipe, guide, and steps (with illustrations)

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Whatever you do with the final result, this chocolate-covered strawberries recipe won’t disappoint.

Repeat with the remaining berries until you have the amount you want.

it’s possible for you to also try this with white or dark chocolate.

Chop Chocolate for Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Don’t want that “foot” for it to sit on?

Chill Them and Enjoy!

It takes about 30 minutes for chocolate-covered strawberries to harden in the refrigerator.

Melt the Chocolate

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They will keep for up to three days, covered in the fridge.

There are two secrets to ensuring your chocolate perfectly sticks to your strawberries.

And ensure they reach room temperature before you dip them to help the chocolate stick.

Dip the Strawberries

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The secret is in warming it slowly.

Thoroughly stirring the chocolate between bursts in the microwave helps the solid chocolate melt further.

That’ll ensure perfectly creamy, tempered chocolate that will easily stick to your strawberries.

Put Chocolate Covered Strawberries on a Pan

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Chocolate that hasn’t been tempered properly will still taste fine, but have a dull and cloudy look.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Chill Strawberries

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