Learn how to make pink chocolate covered strawberries with this step-by-step tutorial and recipe which, can be used to make any kind of chocolate covered strawberries you wish!
They’re a great gift for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays. They’re perfect for any dessert table, especially for baby showers, gender reveal (you can make blue chocolate covered strawberries too,) bridal shower, New Year’s Eve parties or breast cancer awareness!
Plus, they’re fresher and much cheaper than store-bought, easy-to-make and gluten-free!
Nothing says romance and indulgence quite like a plate of luscious chocolate-covered strawberries. While the classic combination of rich chocolate and juicy strawberries never fails to impress, adding a touch of pink can elevate these sweet treats to a whole new level of elegance and charm.
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Making pink chocolate-covered strawberries is a simple, yet elegant way to elevate a classic treat. With just a few steps and a touch of creativity, you can create a stunning and delicious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion.
They’re great for birthday parties because of the pink champagne theme commonly seen for 30th, 40th and especially 50th birthday parties! They’ll look elegant on any dessert table!
How to Make Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through this easy recipe with step-by-step instructions for making the perfect chocolate-covered strawberries. The process of making your very own pink chocolate-covered strawberries is simple.
Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these beautiful and delicious treats! This is a fun project to do with your kids or grandkids too!
They’re much better than chocolate covered strawberries that have been sitting in a box for weeks before you open them. You can tell because the strawberries start to run their red juices in the box.
Remember, white chocolate is not chocolate! It’s not made with cocoa beans therefore, it’s just the term used to refer to the color.
Also, when grocery shopping, choose fresh strawberries with green leaves. Look for berries that are plump, firm, and free of blemishes. I know this can be impossible sometimes based on what’s available.
You can melt white chocolate or dark chocolate to drizzle on the pink chocolate covered strawberries. It’s up to you.
Here’s a list of optional toppings to give you ideas, if you so desire.
Optional Toppings
- coconut flakes
- crushed peanuts
- crushed Oreo cookies
- red, white and pink mini M&Ms
- mini white or chocolate chips
- dyed red white chocolate drizzle
- dyed blue white chocolate drizzle
Equipment
- about 2 1/2″ height by 3″ long microwave safe bowl
- wax paper (or parchment paper sheets)
- baking sheet
- plastic sandwich bag or piping bag
Ingredients
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- fresh, ripe strawberries
- white chocolate chips or pink candy melts or strawberry-flavored candy melts
- red food coloring (or pink food coloring, which can be used for Easter too)
- semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate melts for drizzling
Instructions
*The full, printable recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Be sure to read all of the instructions BEFORE you begin.
Clean Strawberries
First, rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water without removing the leafy stems.
Then, gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Do not submerge them in water because they’ll discolor and get mushy.
Melt the Chocolate
Meanwhile, if you’re using pink candy melts, follow the instructions on the packaging to melt them properly.
If you prefer to use white chocolate chips and red food coloring, place only the white chocolate chips with one teaspoon of coconut oil in a deep microwave-safe bowl. It makes it easier to coat the strawberries if you use a deep bowl rather than a shallow bowl.
Does adding coconut oil to melted chocolate make it shiny?
The short answer is yes. In particular, adding coconut oil to white chocolate makes it easier to melt in the microwave and stir afterward. You may add it to semi-sweet chocolate too as it will make the chocolate shiny and smooth.
However, this can be achieved by letting the chocolate covered strawberries cool in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
Microwave the white chocolate chips for one minute and stir well until it is smooth and fully melted.
Then, add two drops of red food coloring to achieve your desired shade of pink and mix well. You may use pink food coloring if you have it.
Stir well to mix the red food coloring with the melted white chocolate.
TIP: Use a rubber spatula because as the white chocolate begins to harden while you’re dipping the strawberries, the rubber spatula will come in handy to scrape the sides of the bowl.
Dip the Strawberries
Dip the StrawberriesThen, dip the strawberries. Holding a strawberry firmly by its stem, dip it into the melted pink chocolate. Swirl it around gently to ensure the strawberry is fully coated up near the leaves as shown in the image. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
Dip quickly because white chocolate will harden faster than melted chocolate. You can reheat it to melt it again but, it will not be the same consistency.
Then, place the chocolate-coated strawberry on a wax-lined baking sheet. Repeat with each strawberry.
Decorate Strawberries (Optional)
Then, while the chocolate is still wet, you can sprinkle some decorative toppings over the strawberries to add extra flair, flavor and texture. Consider using pink or white sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreo cookies or peanuts, or edible glitter or edible luster dust.
If you’re not decorating them as listed in previous step, begin melting the chocolate or white chocolate chips to drizzle. You don’t have to add coconut oil to the chocolate chips but, you can.
Microwave the chocolate chips fo 30 seconds, and stir well until it is smooth and fully melted. You may need to add more time depending on the power level of your microwave.
Add the melted chocolate to a plastic sandwich bag (a plastic snack bag will work too.) It’s easiest to put the plastic bag in a glass and fold it around the rim.
Then, pour the melted chocolate into it. Close the zipper and press the chocolate into the corner of the bag. Next, cut a very small hole in the corner to make the drizzle lines on the strawberries.
Next, take the cooled, pink chocolate-covered strawberries and use the melted chocolate in the bag to drizzle lines on the strawberries. Go back and forth quickly.
At this point, while the lines are still wet, you may sprinkle edible glitter or colored sugar on them, if you wish before the lines dry. The edible glitter or sugar will only adhere to the lines while they’re wet.
Cool Strawberries
Then, once you have coated and decorated all the strawberries, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. This will ensure a firm and glossy finish. After they have set, transfer the strawberries to a serving platter or arrange them in decorative boxes for gifting.
However, if you don’t have refrigerator space, you may place the baking sheet holding the strawberries in the refrigerator or leave them on a counter or table away from heat to come to room temperature, if the room is cool. If it’s summertime or warmer weather, put them directly in the refrigerator.
Your delectable, pink chocolate-covered strawberries are now ready to be enjoyed!
Serve them as a delightful treat for yourself, or share them with your loved ones on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, New Year’s Eve or Breast Cancer Awareness.
These pretty and delicious treats are a fun dessert and are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. It’s a fun way to say Happy Valentine’s Day!
So, go ahead and indulge in the delightful combination of juicy strawberries and smooth pink chocolate. As I’ve mentioned above, they’re much better than chocolate covered strawberries that have been sitting in a box for weeks before you open them. They’re the perfect treat that’s fresh and delectable!
Get all of your ingredients and make these delicious pink chocolate-covered strawberries!
Enjoy them immediately or up to 1-2 days for maximum freshness!
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How to Make Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Equipment
- 2 deep microwave safe bowls
- 4 paper towels
- 1 plastic sandwich ziper bag or piping bag
- 1 wax paper or parchment paper sheet
- 1 baking sheet or cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh, ripe strawberries free of blemishes with green leafy stems
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 drops red food coloring or more depending on depth of pink desired (pink food coloring can be used)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Be sure to read all of the instructions BEFORE you begin.
Clean Strawberries
- First, rinse strawberries thoroughly under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Do not submerge them in water because they'll discolor and get mushy.
Melt Chocolate
- Meanwhile, if you're using pink candy melts, follow the instructions on the packaging to melt them properly.If you prefer to use white chocolate chips and red food coloring, place only the white chocolate chips with one teaspoon of coconut oil in a deep microwave-safe bowl. It makes it easier to coat the strawberries if you use a deep bowl rather than a shallow bowl.Microwave the white chocolate chips for one minute and stir well until it is smooth and fully melted.
- Then, add two drops of red food coloring or more to achieve your desired shade of pink and mix well. You may use pink food coloring if you have it.
- Stir well to mix the red food coloring with the melted white chocolate.TIP: Use a rubber spatula because as the white chocoalte begins to harden while you're dipping the strawberries, the rubber spatula will come in handy to scrape the sides of the bowl.
Dip the Strawberries
- Then, holding a strawberry firmly by its stem, dip it into the melted pink chocolate. Swirl it around gently to ensure the strawberry is fully coated up near the leaves as shown in the image. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
- Then, place the chocolate-coated strawberry on a wax-lined baking sheet. Repeat with each strawberry.
Decorate Strawberries (Optional)
- Then, while the chocolate is still wet, you can sprinkle some decorative toppings over the strawberries to add extra flair, flavor and texture. Consider using pink or white sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreo cookies or peanuts, or edible glitter or luster dust.
- If you're not decorating them as listed in previous step, begin melting the chocolate or white chocolate chips to drizzle. You don't have to add coconut oil to the chocolate chips but, you can. Microwave the chocolate chips fo 30 seconds, and stir well until it is smooth and fully melted. You may need to add more time depending on the power level of your microwave.
- Add the melted chocolate to a plastic sandwich bag (a plastis snack bag will work too.) It's easiest to put the plastic bag in a glass and fold it around the rim.
- Then, pour the melted chocolate into it. Close the zipper and press the chocolate into the corner of the bag. Next, cut a very small hole in the corner to make the drizzle lines on the strawberries.
- Next, take the cooled, pink chocolate-covered strawberries and use the melted chocolate in the bag to drizzle lines on the strawberries. Go back and forth quickly.At this point, while the lines are still wet, you may sprinkle edible glitter or colored sugar on them, if you wish before the lines dry. The edible glitter or sugar will only adhere to the lines while they're wet.
- Then, once you have coated and decorated all the strawberries, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. This will ensure a firm and glossy finish. After they have set, transfer the strawberries to a serving platter or arrange them in decorative boxes for gifting.However, if you don't have refrigerator space, you may place the baking sheet holding the strawberries in the refrigerator or leave them on a counter or table away from heat to come to room temperat
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