Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Recipe (Strawberry Pops)
A simple and sweet treat that looks special, perfect for gifts or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 average-size strawberries (dry)
- 12 ounces baking chocolate
- 6 ounces pink candy melts
- 6 ounces white candy melts
- 6 ounces red candy melts
- Valentine sprinkles
- 24 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Pinch the stem and leaves off the top of each strawberry and gently insert a lollipop stick in the center.
- Prepare a piece of styrofoam to hold the pops by punching 24 holes in it with one of the sticks.
- Using a double boiler, slowly melt the chocolate over low heat or use the microwave method, microwaving in 30-second increments and stirring in between until melted.
- Dip the strawberries in the chocolate, coating down to the stick, ensuring there are no gaps or bubbles.
- Shake off the excess and place in the Styrofoam holder to dry.
- Once the chocolate is dry, repeat with the colored candy melts, alternating colors and dipping shallower to create layers.
- After the final dip, sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles and place back in the holder to dry.
- Wrap and distribute immediately, or keep them fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days by wrapping the strawberries in wax paper and placing them inside a plastic container.
Notes
Use fully dry strawberries; water stops chocolate from sticking. Work on room-temperature berries for best results.