Perfect Easter Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Easy Pastel Drizzle Recipe
Juicy strawberries dipped in smooth, glossy chocolate and decorated with a festive pastel white chocolate drizzle, perfect for Easter celebrations and gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings (3 strawberries per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried
- 8 ounces (225g) semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped or chocolate chips
- 4 ounces (115g) white chocolate for pastel drizzle
- Gel-based pastel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green)
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries thoroughly and dry completely with paper towels. Ensure they are bone dry.
- Place 8 ounces (225g) chopped semisweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil or butter if chocolate is too thick.
- Hold a strawberry by the stem or toothpick and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Let excess drip off and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat for all strawberries. Reheat chocolate briefly if it thickens.
- Melt 4 ounces (115g) white chocolate gently. Divide into small bowls and add gel food coloring to each to create pastel pink, blue, yellow, and green colors. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the colored white chocolate over the dipped strawberries in thin lines. Work quickly before drizzle sets.
- Allow strawberries to set at room temperature until chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes. Alternatively, refrigerate for 15 minutes but avoid condensation.
- Optionally, sprinkle crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles over the wet pastel drizzle before it sets.
Notes
Keep strawberries completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing. Use gel-based food coloring to avoid texture issues. Work quickly when drizzling as chocolate sets fast. Avoid refrigerating dipped strawberries for too long to prevent condensation. Adding a small amount of coconut oil or butter can help smooth melted chocolate if it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 strawberries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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