White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

White chocolate strawberries are simple yet elegant. A ripe, juicy strawberry enrobed with smooth white chocolate makes for delicious treat everyone always enjoys munching on.

This easy 2 ingredient treat is great to make for Valentine's Day, but can just as easily be served at a birthday party, Easter gathering, or even wrap the berries up and give them as a gift.

You just need large strawberries, white chocolate melting wafers, and toppings as desired. It takes 10 minutes to dip the berries and you can even do this as a fun activity with your kids!

Be sure to check out these dark chocolate covered raspberries for another easy treat!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's simple and easy
You only need 2 ingredients
These are SO much less expensive than buying white chocolate covered strawberries
You can customize them for holidays and parties
This is a foolproof recipe you can do with kids
It's naturally gluten free

What Is White Chocolate?

What exactly is white chocolate? Is white chocolate actually chocolate? These are great questions that I'd be happy to answer for you!

White chocolate was invented in 1936 by Nestle as a way to use up the excess milk powder that had been made for soldiers in WWI. It doesn't contain any cocoa solids or cocoa nibs which give chocolate that rich color, but instead is made with sugar and cocoa butter.

By legal definition, all white chocolate must contain at least 20% cocoa butter. So as long as a brand or company meets that requirement it is considered "real chocolate."

There are some companies out there that don't meet that legal amount and therefore cannot label their product as "chocolate"; for example, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme. Just be sure to read the ingredient label before purchasing if you're unsure!

What You Need

bowl of strawberries and white chocolate chips labeled with black text.

Equipment:

Microwave safe bowl or double boiler
Parchment lined baking sheet

Ingredients:

Strawberries: I like to buy large strawberries just for these when I'm planning on giving them away! However, any size of FRESH strawberries will work.
White Chocolate: My favorite to use are Ghirardelli's white chocolate melting wafers. They're always smooth and harden quickly.

How To Make White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

1. In a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between each interval until smooth

melted white chocolate in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon.

2. Hold your strawberry by the stem and dip it ¾ of the way into the melted white chocolate

hand dipping a strawberry into melted white chocolate.

3. Set on a parchment lined baking sheet to harden, and repeat step 2 with remaining strawberries

white chocolate covered strawberries on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Expert Tips For Making White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Room temperature berries: You want the strawberries to be at room temperature to prevent the chocolate from cracking as well as helping it to stick. the condensation that can build up from the rapid change in temperature isn't good for the chocolate.
DRY strawberries: On that same note, it's important to make these with really dry strawberries. Either dry with a paper towel or absorbent tea towel to remove any water before dipping.
Right kind of white chocolate: White chocolate chips are not meant to be melted down and used as a coating. You'll want white chocolate melting wafers or even a baking chocolate bar for these white chocolate strawberries.
Work quickly: You will want to work quickly before the chocolate begins to harden. I suggest prepping everything beforehand so you're ready to go.
Toppings: Get creative with the decorations! You can finish with sprinkles, nonpareils, or even crushed Oreos. You could also finish with a drizzle of dark chocolate for a bold, yet elegant look.

How To Store White Chocolate Strawberries

The best way to store white chocolate strawberries is in an airtight container in the fridge.

You can also freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight container lined with parchment paper, just don't stack them!

strawberries dipped in white chocolate on a wooden board lined with newspaper.

How Long Do Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Last?

Chocolate covered strawberries are best if enjoyed within 2 days. They will last up to 5 if stored properly in the fridge, but for the best flavor eat them within 2 days of making.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best white chocolate to use?

I like to use Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers. You can also use a white chocolate baking bar, but steer clear of white chocolate chips.

Should strawberries be cold before dipping in chocolate?

NO! You need the strawberries to be room temperature before dipping. Take them out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before you're planning on dipping.

How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?

You want them to be room temperature and DRY before dipping in the chocolate. Dry well with a paper towel before dipping in order to allow the chocolate to stick.

Can I use a different berry?

You could also coat raspberries or blackberries in white chocolate it you prefer. I suggest spooning the white chocolate over top since they're small.

white chocolate covered strawberries on a paper lined wooden board.

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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 15 Servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Coated
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 pound large strawberries- washed and dried (about 15-16)
10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
Toppings as needed (see note below)

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Instructions

Add white chocolate melting wafers to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between each interval until all of the chocolate is melted
Hold the strawberry by its stem, and dip ¾ of the berry into the melted white chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off into the bowl
Place the berry onto a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat step 2 with the remaining strawberries
Allow the chocolate 8-10 minutes to harden, then serve an enjoy

Notes

Room temperature berries: You want the strawberries to be at room temperature to prevent the chocolate from cracking as well as helping it to stick. the condensation that can build up from the rapid change in temperature isn't good for the chocolate.
DRY strawberries: On that same note, it's important to make these with really dry strawberries. Either dry with a paper towel or absorbent tea towel to remove any water before dipping.
Right kind of white chocolate: White chocolate chips are not meant to be melted down and used as a coating. You'll want white chocolate melting wafers or even a baking chocolate bar for these white chocolate strawberries.
Work quickly: You will want to work quickly before the chocolate begins to harden. I suggest prepping everything beforehand so you're ready to go.
Toppings: Get creative with the decorations! You can finish with sprinkles, nonpareils, or even crushed Oreos immediately after placing the berry onto the tray. You want to do it before the chocolate hardens. You could also finish with a drizzle of dark chocolate for a bold, yet elegant look. This gets done once the chocolate is hard.
Storing: White chocolate strawberries are best enjoyed within 2 days, but will last for up to 5 if stored in an airtight container in the fridge