These pink chocolate covered strawberries are a super simple and easy to make dessert that's perfect for any occasion from baby showers to Valentine's Day and more!
Recipe: $2.33 | Per Serving: $0.47 | Servings: 5
Fresh, succulent strawberries are dipped in smooth and creamy pink chocolate, creating a harmonious blend of fruity sweetness and silky richness.
These pink chocolate strawberries are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a sight to behold, making them perfect for special occasions, romantic gestures, or any moment when you want to add a touch of sophistication to your dessert table.
Whether you're looking to impress guests at a special occasion or simply treating yourself to an elegant indulgence, these pink chocolate dipped strawberries are a delightful choice.
Strawberries and white chocolate are a great pairing. See for yourself in my Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies.
For more strawberry recipes check out my Strawberry Banana Orange Smoothie, Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts, Strawberry Peach Cobbler, and Fresh Strawberry Pie.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Great for any occasion. Pink covered strawberries are so festive and fun that they're almost as much fun to make as they are to eat.
- Adjust the shades. The pink color can be made light or intense depending on the food coloring used which means you can give every berry a unique personality to fit any party theme or romantic setting.
- They're easy to make. Melt some chocolate, add some coloring, and dip. You won't need fancy equipment or hours of time, just a few moments, a bowl, and a microwave.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Fresh Strawberries- To make chocolate dipped berries, it's best to use fresh fruits instead of frozen ones. This is because frozen berries have far more moisture and will not turn out properly.
White Chocolate Melting Wafers- You can use melting wafers or white chocolate chips but I find that melting wafers are easier to melt and pretty convenient.
Red or Pink Food Coloring- White chocolate and red coloring will make a deeper shade of pink but for lighter pink you can use pink food coloring. Make sure the food coloring is gel based because water based coloring can cause the chocolate to seize.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Red Food Coloring: If you have pink food coloring, use it for a lighter hue. Be cautious with red coloring, as too much can darken the shade.
Almond Bark: Substitute almond bark for white chocolate wafers. Breaking it into smaller pieces speeds up melting. Almond bark is also used in recipes like Almond Bark Popcorn.
White Chocolate Chips: High-quality white chocolate chips, like Ghiradelli, can replace white chocolate wafers. For smoother texture, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening per cup of chips.
Pink Melting Wafers: Pink-colored melting chocolate simplifies making pink dipped strawberries. Find these wafers in craft stores, Walmart's cake decorating section, or online.
🔪 Instructions for Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Step 1: Place your chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth.
Step 2: Stir in the food coloring, one drop at a time until the color has been fully incorporated.
Step 3: Dip your washed and dried strawberries into the chocolate.
Step 4: Hold the berries above the chocolate to drizzle excess chocolate back into the bowl before placing the berries onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet to set.
Step 5: Repeat until all berries have been covered and enjoy.
📖 Variations
Pink Glitter Strawberries: Sprinkle pink-colored sanding sugar over dipped strawberries for a sparkling effect. DIY pink sanding sugar by mixing granulated sugar with a drop of pink food coloring.
To create DIY pink sanding sugar, mix 1 cup of granulated white sugar with a drop of pink food coloring in a bowl. Adjust the color using a toothpick if you only have red food coloring. Sprinkle this mixture over the dipped strawberries for a beautiful finish.
Pink Marble Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Create a marbled effect by partially mixing food coloring into the chocolate, leaving it swirly. Dip strawberries at an angle for a unique, marbleized appearance. Add more coloring or stir as needed to maintain the marble effect.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Food Coloring: Opt for gel-based food coloring over water-based ones for vibrant color and smooth chocolate. Water-based colors may cause the chocolate to seize.
- Picking the Right Berries: Use fresh, room temperature strawberries for best results. Avoid frozen berries, as they won't work well. Look for vibrant red, juicy berries.
- Washed Berries: Always wash strawberries before use and ensure they are dried completely to prevent moisture from affecting the chocolate's adhesion.
- Smoother Consistency: Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to warm chocolate for a smoother texture and nicer shine, if desired.
- Handling the Berries: Hold strawberries by the stems or leaves, or insert a toothpick into the stem for dipping. Alternatively, use a fork for dipping if appearance isn't critical.
- Saving Chocolate: After dipping, allow excess chocolate to drip off the berries to save chocolate and prevent pooling underneath as they set. Swirl them gently to encourage excess chocolate to fall off.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make this recipe vegan by using vegan white chocolate chips. Just melt them down the same way and stir in the red or pink food coloring. Use as desired. Also, make sure that the food coloring is vegan-friendly.
After dipping, these berries can last in a well-covered container for up to 2 days. After that, the berries will start to leak their juices and make a mess over the chocolate so that they won't look as incredible. Do not freeze.
No, unfortunately, this recipe cannot be frozen. This is because the berries will not hold up well after thawing and will become soft and thus ruin the appeal in both appearance and texture.
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📖 Recipe
Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- ½ cup white chocolate melting wafers ($1.00)
- 1-3 drops gel-based red food coloring ($0.06)
- 10 whole fresh strawberries ($1.27)
Instructions
- Place your chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth.
- Stir in the food coloring, one drop at a time until the color has been fully incorporated.
- Dip your washed and dried strawberries into the chocolate.
- Hold the berries above the chocolate to drizzle excess chocolate back into the bowl before placing the berries onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet to set.
- Repeat until all berries have been covered and enjoy.
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