Get ready to wow your guests with the most eye-catching dessert that screams American pride! These Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries are not just a treat, they're an edible work of art that combines the lusciousness of fresh strawberries with a stunning red, white, and blue presentation. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, Memorial Day, or any patriotic event, these chocolate-dipped delights will have everyone reaching for seconds and asking for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 strawberries
Ingredients
- 24 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup blue candy melts
- Red edible glitter or sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash strawberries thoroughly under cool running water and gently pat dry with paper towels. Ensure strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prepare for dipping and cooling strawberries.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted. Use low power setting to prevent scorching.
- Melt blue candy melts in a separate microwave-safe bowl using the same gentle melting technique, stirring until completely smooth.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and carefully dip half into white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- For the other half of the strawberries, dip in blue candy melts, again allowing excess to drip off and placing on baking sheet.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle red edible glitter or red sprinkles over the white and blue sections for a patriotic decoration.
- Refrigerate strawberries for 10 minutes to allow chocolate to set completely and become firm.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve chilled. Best enjoyed within 24 hours of preparation.
Tips
- • Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from becoming grainy • Use low microwave power when melting chocolate to avoid scorching • Work with room temperature strawberries for the smoothest chocolate coating • Use clean, dry utensils when dipping to maintain a clean finish • Refrigerate immediately after decorating to help chocolate set quickly • For best presentation, serve within 24 hours of preparation • Use high-quality white chocolate and candy melts for the most vibrant colors • If you don't have edible glitter, red sprinkles work just as well for that patriotic touch
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
