Christmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Introduction
Brighten up your holiday celebrations with these festive Christmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Each berry is dipped in rich milk or white chocolate, then decorated to look like colorful holiday lights—perfect for parties or a sweet seasonal treat.
Ingredients
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- ½ cup green chocolate melting wafers
- ¼ cup mini red and green M&Ms
Instructions
- Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Step 2: Melt the milk and white chocolate separately in microwave-safe bowls. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- Step 3: Dip half of the strawberries into the white chocolate and the other half into the milk chocolate, coating each berry evenly up to the stem.
- Step 4: Place the dipped strawberries on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Melt the green chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the green chocolate over the strawberries to resemble strands of Christmas lights.
- Step 6: Before the drizzle sets, press mini red and green M&Ms along the green chocolate strands to mimic glowing bulbs.
- Step 7: Let the decorated strawberries sit for another 10 minutes or until the chocolate is completely hardened before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for the best chocolate coating and presentation.
- If you don’t have melting wafers, high-quality chocolate chips can work—just be sure to temper them gently.
- For a different look, try adding a sprinkle of edible glitter or crushed peppermint after drizzling the green chocolate.
Storage
Store the decorated strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To prevent condensation from melting the chocolate, bring strawberries to room temperature before serving. Reheat is not recommended as it may damage the chocolate coating.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of chocolate for dipping?
Yes, you can substitute melting wafers with good-quality chocolate chips or bars. Just melt them carefully in short bursts and stir until smooth to avoid burning.
How do I prevent the chocolate from melting off the strawberries?
Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping, as moisture can cause the chocolate to slide off. Also, allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before handling.
PrintChristmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Juicy fresh strawberries are dipped in creamy milk and white chocolate, then decorated with green chocolate drizzles and colorful mini red and green M&Ms to look like cheerful string lights. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, gifts, or a fun family activity during Christmas time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 decorated chocolate covered strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 12 fresh strawberries
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- ½ cup green chocolate melting wafers
Decoration
- ¼ cup mini red and green M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to use for placing dipped strawberries, ensuring they don’t stick and the chocolate hardens properly.
- Melt Milk and White Chocolate: Place milk chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each session until smooth and glossy. Repeat the process with white chocolate melting wafers in a separate bowl.
- Dip Strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip half of them into the white chocolate and the other half into the milk chocolate, coating evenly up to the stem. Allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
- Set Strawberries: Place the dipped strawberries onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature for about 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm but not fully hardened.
- Melt Green Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green chocolate wafers in 30-second bursts, stirring well until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle Green Chocolate: Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted green chocolate over the strawberries in zig-zag or string-like patterns to mimic Christmas light wires.
- Add Mini M&Ms: Immediately press mini red and green M&Ms onto the green chocolate drizzle before it sets, positioning them to resemble glowing light bulbs along the wires.
- Final Set: Allow the decorated strawberries to sit at room temperature for another 10 minutes or until all chocolate, including the drizzle, is completely hardened and set before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries with stems intact for easy handling and better presentation.
- For faster setting, place strawberries in the refrigerator but be cautious of condensation forming on the chocolate.
- Use good quality chocolate melting wafers or couverture for smoother coating and better taste.
- Handle dipped strawberries carefully to avoid smudging chocolate designs.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
Keywords: Christmas strawberries, chocolate covered strawberries, holiday dessert, festive treats, chocolate dipped fruit, Christmas party food
