Chocolate Covered Strawberries Pistachios (Printable)

Fresh strawberries coated in rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios for a delightful finish.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried with stems on

→ Chocolate

02 - 5 oz good-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped

→ Nuts

03 - ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water and stir until smooth; alternatively, melt in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring in between.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly; allow excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Sprinkle dipped strawberry with chopped pistachios immediately or dip into pistachios for a thicker coating.
05 - Arrange coated strawberries on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for quicker setting.
07 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours but takes less time than brewing a pot of coffee.
  • The contrast between juicy berries, silky chocolate, and crunchy nuts hits every texture you crave.
  • You can make them ahead and pull them out when company arrives, looking like a kitchen genius.
  • They work for Valentine's Day, baby showers, or just because it's Tuesday and you deserve something beautiful.
02 -
  • Even a drop of water will make your chocolate seize into a grainy mess, so dry those berries with paper towels and let them sit out for a few minutes after washing.
  • If your chocolate gets too thick while dipping, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to loosen it back up without changing the flavor.
  • Don't refrigerate them for too long or condensation will form when you bring them back to room temperature, making the chocolate sweat and lose its shine.
03 -
  • Use a fork to hold the strawberry if the stems are too short or wobbly, and just slide it off gently onto the parchment.
  • Chop your pistachios right before you dip so they stay fresh and vibrant green instead of turning dull and oily.
  • If you want to get fancy, temper your chocolate for a professional snap and shine, but honestly for home snacking the quick melt method works perfectly fine.

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