Chocolate Covered Strawberries With Chocolate Chips

Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Jamie Saechao

These chocolate covered strawberries, made just with chocolate chips, are an easy, decadent treat for Valentine’s Day or romantic dinners in!

Every February I see overpriced chocolate covered strawberries pop up in grocery stores.

With thick chocolate hardened on the outside of sweet fruit, these classic strawberries can be tempting to buy. But did you know you can make your own at home for a fraction of the price?

Homemade chocolate covered strawberries feature rich semi-sweet or dark chocolate and are the perfect holiday dessert. This bite-sized desserts are easy to make, inexpensive, and make for a beautiful display on a dessert tray.

This is our easy, kid-friendly recipe that has requires only 2 ingredients. This impressive, yet simple, dessert will charm kids and adults alike! 🙂

We love chocolate around here- check out our 3 ingredient chocolate fudge, easy chocolate truffles, chocolate cake, chocolate rice Krispy treat recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds strawberries
• 1 12-oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips: Use high quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli or Baker’s chocolate

Tips

• The chocolate will not stick to wet strawberries. For best results, make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping in the melted chocolate!
• Place the covered strawberries in the fridge after dipping for a very quick dry time.
• If your strawberries are very large, you may need more chocolate chips – keep an extra bag on hand!
• If the chocolate hardens while dipping, you can easily re-warm it on the stovetop (or microwave).
• Choose firm, ripe, healthy looking strawberries without bruises.
• Temper the chocolate so that it doesn’t end up with streaks by adding in 1 TBSP of chocolate into the melted chocolate, and stirring in.

How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Wash the strawberries and let dry completely. Leave to dry for at least 60 minutes or overnight for fully dry fruit. (The chocolate won’t stick well if the strawberries are wet).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside 1 TBSP of chocolate chips.

Create a double boiler by adding water to the bottom 1/4 of a sauce pan. Pour the chocolate chips into a small glass bowl that fits snugly into the top of your pan.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and place the pan, with chocolate chips in it, on top of the pot.

Stir continuously until chocolate chips melt. Remove the chocolate from the heat, and add in the remaining chocolate chips and stir until melted.

Top tip: If you’d like to use a microwave instead of a double broiler, simply microwave the chocolate at 30 seconds intervals, stirring between each interval.

Dip the dried strawberries, one at a time, into the chocolate. Twist the strawberry so it is covered in chocolate, as high up to the stem as you can. Let the excess chocolate drip off into the bowl.

Set the strawberries on the parchment paper. When the tray is full, you can set it in the fridge to firm up quickly! Remove stems if desired.

Variations

• Roll the ends of the strawberries in crushed Oreos, nuts, or sprinkles
• Drizzle dark chocolate or melted white chocolate over the strawberries

How To Store Strawberries

This delicious treat is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store strawberries, uncovered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

If making a few hours ahead, keep these chocolate covered treats in a cool location prior to serving, avoiding direct sunlight or heat.

For more Valentine’s day recipes try:

• Classic chocolate chip cookie recipe
• Sourdough double chocolate bread