Home > Holidays > Valentine's Day > Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dessert Bar Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dessert Bar January 23, 2024 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Create a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bar! Dips, toppings, and coating tips for a perfect treat for parties, showers, or a casual evening. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Take Chocolate Covered Strawberries to the next level! Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bar Guide After this Caramel Apple Bar was such a hit this past fall, I thought a chocolate-covered strawberry bar would be such a fun idea for Valentine’s or Game Days. But really, this is perfect for so many events – from bridal and baby showers to birthday bashes, Girls’ nights in, to fun family evenings. The best part? Everyone can jazz up their strawberries their way, whether they’re feeling super indulgent or want to keep it on the lighter side. Plus, for anyone with dietary needs, it’s a dream – just pick what you like and skip what you don’t. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bar Supplies Wide-mouth Mason Jars for easy dipping in melted chocolate. Half-filled 6-quart slow cooker to keep the chocolates warm and gooey. Muffin Pan with liners or small bowls for various toppings. Squeeze Bottles for drizzles (optional). Skewers or toothpicks for easy dipping. Optional: Labels for sauce and topping identification, festive decorations, and a nut grinder for quickly chopping cookies, nuts, cereals, and candies. Chocolates To Choose From Pick four (or more!) of the following: Dark chocolate: Choose this one for rich and intense flavor. Milk chocolate: Or go with creamy and sweet chocolate. White chocolate: This one is sweet, made from cocoa butter; no cocoa solids mean no chocolate-brown color Ruby chocolate: Berry-like tang, naturally pink, and creamy texture that’ll surprise everyone. Butterscotch: It’s sweet with a distinct caramel-toffee flavor. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips: Creamy peanut butter flavor mixed with milk chocolate: YUM! QUICK TIP Try Ruby Chocolate! Created in 2017 by Belgian chocolatier Barry Callebaut, this naturally pink chocolate has a berry-like tang and creamy texture. It’s not widely available in stores, but you can find it online. Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more indulgent dipping sauces. Optional: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Drizzles Peanut butter: Add a nutty flavor for the non-chocolate folks. Cookie butter (biscoff): This decadent spread has a spiced, gingerbread-like flavor. Nutella: This chocolate-hazelnut blend with a sweet flavor is a crowd favorite. Strawberries Dry the strawberries: Make sure they’re completely dry for better chocolate adherence. Use toothpicks: Insert for easy dipping and handling. Cool quickly: Place on parchment paper after dipping and decorating. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Topping Ideas If using a muffin tin, choose 12 of the following: Cereals: Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, crushed Reese’s, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Flakes and nuts: Sweetened coconut, crushed nuts. Candy bits: Heath bar, toffee bits, mini chocolate chips, various sprinkles. Crushed cookies: Oreos, Graham Crackers, Nilla Wafers, Pretzels. Note: We refer to some trademarked brands for two reasons. 1) They’re high-quality products that we use in our test kitchens and 2)they create instant name recognition to illustrate steps in the recipe process. We respect trademarks and branding! QUICK TIP Be aware of common allergens like nuts. Keep them away from other toppings and label them clearly. More Dessert Recipes To Try: Chocolate Fondue Chocolate Cookies Valentine Snack Mix Cheesecake Bars Pistachio Icebox Cake FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dessert Bar 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe Create a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bar! Dips, toppings, and coating tips for a perfect treat at parties, showers, or any casual evening. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dessert Bar 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Create a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bar! Dips, toppings, and coating tips for a perfect treat at parties, showers, or any casual evening. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Course Dessert, treat Cuisine American, Vegetarian Keyword Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dessert Bar Prep Time 40 minutes minutes Total Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 6 -12 people, depending on how many prepared sauces and strawberies Chelsea Lords Author Chelsea Lords Cost $24.12 EquipmentWide-mouth glass jars (Note 1)6-quart slow cooker, plus waterMuffin tin, plus liners (or miniature bowls), for toppingsToothpicks, for dippingParchment paper, for setting IngredientsChocolates:▢ 1 cup good quality chocolate chips (We use white, dark, milk, and ruby. Other options: butterscotch, peanut butter, peanut butter and milk chocolate▢ 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oilToppings; Pick Your Favorites:▢ Fruity pebbles, Cocoa pebbles, Crushed Reese's cereal, Crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch▢ Sweetened coconut flakes, crushed nuts▢ Heath bar, toffee bits, miniature chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, festive sprinkles▢ Blended-up Oreos, Graham Crackers, Nilla Wafers, PretzelsOptional Drizzling Sauces:▢ Peanut butter, Cookie butter (Biscoff), NutellaStrawberries, completely dry InstructionsCHOCOLATE SAUCES: Mix chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Transfer to a wide-mouth mason jar using a spatula. Alternatively, melt the chocolate directly in the jar, stirring well. (See note 2)STRAWBERRIES: Ensure they are completely dry so the sauces adhere properly and to make sure chocolate doesn't seize up.DRIZZLES: Warm in microwave, then transfer to squeeze bottles.ASSEMBLY: Fill a 6-quart slow cooker halfway with water, set on high. Place the chocolate and drizzle sauces into the jars, ensuring no water enters the jars. Keep sauces warm in the crockpot, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.TOPPINGS: Use a nut grinder or small food processor to pulse cookies, pretzels, and nuts to the desired size. Arrange toppings in a muffin tin with liners or miniature bowls.SERVING STATION: Set up with the slow cooker, dry strawberries, and toppings. Provide skewers or toothpicks for dipping. Put out some trays or plates with parchment paper to set dipped strawberries on. Enjoy! Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Supplies: Wide-mouth Mason Jars for easy dipping in melted chocolate. Half-filled 6-quart slow cooker for warm, gooey chocolates. Muffin pan with liners or small bowls for various toppings. Squeeze bottles for drizzles (optional). Skewers or toothpicks for easy dipping. Optional: Labels for sauce and topping identification, festive decorations, and a nut grinder for quickly chopping cookies, nuts, cereals, and candies. Note 2: Chocolate: Quality matters when it comes to chocolate. Premium brands are worth the higher price. The ingredients are more pure, without additives and waxes. Nutrition information is not included, since your choices of ingredients will affect the end result. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? 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