Description
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Footballs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 strawberries
A fun, festive, and delicious game-day dessert! Juicy strawberries coated in silky chocolate and decorated to look like footballs. Perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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24 fresh strawberries, rinsed and thoroughly dried
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1½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for glossy chocolate)
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½ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts (for the laces)
Instructions
Rinse strawberries and dry completely with paper towels. Pat them from all sides—any water can make the chocolate seize.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy. (Alternatively, use a double boiler.)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate, covering about three-quarters of the berry. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place it on the parchment. Chill in the fridge 10–15 minutes until set.
Melt white chocolate or candy melts using the same gentle 20-second method. Spoon into a piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
Pipe one long line down the center of each chilled strawberry. Add 2–3 short cross lines to mimic football laces. Chill again 5–10 minutes until white chocolate sets.
Arrange on a platter or in mini cupcake liners. Optional: sprinkle with green-tinted sugar or shredded coconut for a football-field effect. Serve chilled.
Notes
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Team Colors: Use colored candy melts to match your favorite team.
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Double-Dipped: Dip the tip in white chocolate after the main coat for a fun look.
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Nutty Crunch: Roll strawberries in finely chopped nuts before chocolate sets.
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Dairy-Free/Vegan: Use dairy-free chocolate and candy melts.
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Adult Version: Inject a tiny bit of liqueur (like Grand Marnier) into strawberries before dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 70 cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g