Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Skewers (Printable Version)

Juicy strawberries coated in dark chocolate with optional pistachio or coconut garnishes served on skewers.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 24 large fresh strawberries, hulled

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil

→ Garnishes (optional)

04 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
05 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut
06 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Hull them if not already done.
02 - Thread 3 strawberries onto each skewer and set aside.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil over simmering water, stirring until smooth; alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each.
04 - Line a tray with parchment paper.
05 - Holding each skewer, dip the strawberries partially or fully into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
06 - Place skewers on the prepared tray and, while chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with chopped pistachios or shredded coconut as desired.
07 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the dipped strawberries for decoration if preferred.
08 - Refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate is set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look restaurant-quality but take barely 20 minutes from start to finish.
  • Whether you're impressing someone special or feeding a crowd, this works for every occasion.
  • The dipping part feels like play—even if something goes slightly wrong, it still tastes incredible.
02 -
  • The chocolate will seize (become grainy and stiff) if even a tiny drop of water touches it, so make sure everything is bone-dry before you start melting.
  • Coconut oil or a small amount of neutral oil is not optional filler—it actually changes the texture of the set chocolate and makes dipping infinitely easier.
03 -
  • Pat your strawberries dry with paper towels, not a cloth—even lint can interfere with smooth chocolate adhesion.
  • If your melted chocolate cools and thickens while you're dipping, gently reheat it by placing the bowl back over warm water for 30 seconds, whisking to return it to silky consistency.
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