Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Do’s & Don’ts (2024)

FAQs

What not to do when making chocolate covered strawberries? ›

Not drying your strawberries

If there's one thing chocolate doesn't mix with, it's water. If you have trouble getting the chocolate to stick to the surface of the berries, they could still be damp. Leave them on a towel after washing and be sure to dry all sides before coating with chocolate.

You can leave chocolate covered strawberries out overnight if you'll be eating them within 24 hours. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator and eat them within two to three days. However, they're best enjoyed at room temperature within 24 hours.

PRO TIP: We think chocolate covered strawberries taste best when eaten the same day they're made. But if you'd like to store them overnight, put them in the fridge and let the berries sit at room temperature for around 30 minutes before serving.

As a general rule, when stored at room temperature, the chocolate-covered fruit will last up to 1 day. If stored in the refrigerator following the tricks we mentioned for how to store chocolate-covered strawberries, they can typically last for about 2 to 3 days.

If you're planning on saving your chocolate covered strawberries for more than one day, yep, they'll need to be refrigerated. Unfortunately, this means that they will sweat a little bit. To minimize sweating, place a couple sheets of paper towels into the bottom of an airtight container.

Store in a cool, dry place

If you're planning to eat the chocolate-covered strawberries on the same day, store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and uncovered. It is best to not refrigerate them, as this will keep them fresh and prevent them from sweating.

Chocolate-covered strawberries will last for two to three days in the refrigerator. It's impossible to prevent condensation completely, but placing a paper towel sprinkled with baking soda at the bottom of your storage container may help soak up some of the moisture.

Chocolate covered strawberries are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare them a day in advance. Once the chocolate has hardened, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove them about 30 minutes before serving to let them come to room temperature, enhancing their flavor and texture.

There are two secrets to ensuring your chocolate perfectly sticks to your strawberries. You need to fully dry the strawberries with paper towels, as too much moisture will keep the chocolate from sticking. And ensure they reach room temperature before you dip them to help the chocolate stick.

*I prefer to use bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, but milk chocolate will also work great! Also, feel free to add toppings to your chocolate strawberries, like crushed nuts or coconut flakes. Dip them in the topping immediately after you've dipped them in the melted chocolate.

Can you use aluminum foil for chocolate-covered strawberries? ›

Cover a baking sheet with wax paper.

Parchment paper will work as well. Aluminum foil will prevent sticking just as well, but may leave a pattern on the chocolate strawberries.

Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Pinot noir, with its exquisite balance of ripe fruit and earthiness, provides the ideal companion to this more intense combination of flavors, with each sip enhancing the complexity of the dark chocolate. If you prefer a brew, a robust and velvety porter will do the trick.

After the strawberries have been dipped into the chocolate and are setting, place them in the refrigerator for around 15-30 minutes. Once this time is up, place them into a type of container in the refrigerator for cooling until ready to eat.

Chocolate-covered strawberries are best enjoyed the day they are made or received. Stored at room temperature, they'll only last about one day. If stored in the fridge, you can extend their shelf life to two to three days, but typically not much longer.

For best results, don't refrigerator your strawberries unless necessary. Set chocolate at room temperature and store at room temperature. If you are in a warm climate and need to refrigerate your strawberries to set, then allow 15-30 minutes to harden in the refrigerator, then remove.

Use room temperature strawberries and DRY THEM really well.

Take the strawberries out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before dipping them. Wash them and gently dry them all over with a paper towel. You want to make sure they're very dry, otherwise the chocolate won't set on them properly.

Chocolate-covered strawberries will last for two to three days in the refrigerator. It's impossible to prevent condensation completely, but placing a paper towel sprinkled with baking soda at the bottom of your storage container may help soak up some of the moisture.