Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Sparklers
A quick and easy sparkling dessert featuring fresh strawberries dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 sparklers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and fully dried
- 8 ounces good quality dark, milk, or white chocolate chips or bars
- 1 to 2 teaspoons edible glitter (food-safe, silver, gold, or holographic)
- Optional: sprinkles or crushed nuts for extra texture and visual appeal
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks (12 to 15)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Remove green stems if desired. Insert a wooden skewer into the top center of each strawberry gently but firmly.
- Chop chocolate if using bars. Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Holding the skewer, dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off.
- Immediately after dipping, sprinkle edible glitter over the chocolate while still wet or roll the dipped strawberry in a small bowl of glitter to coat.
- Place coated strawberries on a parchment-lined tray and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until chocolate hardens.
- Arrange the sparkling strawberry sparklers on a platter and serve.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing. Use quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for best flavor. Add a teaspoon of coconut or vegetable oil if chocolate thickens. Store sparklers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Let sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 sparklers
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chocolate dipped strawberries, sparkling dessert, edible glitter, quick dessert, party dessert, easy dessert