Red, White and Blue Strawberries
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Posted: 06/27/24
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Easy 4th of July Strawberries are dipped in white chocolate and blue sprinkles. These easy Red, White and Blue Strawberries are a favorite treat for summer parties and so easy to make.
Your 4th of July and Memorial Day celebrations are missing only one thing, red white and blue strawberries. Cover a bright red juicy strawberry in some sweet white chocolate and add fun red, white, and blue sprinkles for the easiest no-bake dessert. Patriotic strawberries are a snap to make!
Chocolate covered strawberries can be made for any holiday, even your patriotic holidays! When you buy those cutie sprinkles, grab some cake mix down the same aisle so that you can make these 4th of July cookies too. One can never have too many sweets on a dessert table. Especially on a holiday, those calories don’t count right?
If you’ve got extra strawberries leftover, then make a batch of this easy red sangria. Pop some blueberries into the pitcher and this is patriotic colors too! 4th of July strawberries are so much fun to make and always turn out great. So if you need a quick and simple recipe, you’ve found it right here.
Why You’ll Love Red White and Blue Strawberries
- You won’t have to turn the oven on during a hot summer day to make a cute and yummy dessert. This 4th of July strawberry recipe just requires a microwave and some supplies!
- These adorable strawberries are very aesthetically pleasing and would make a great gift. Pack them up in a cake box and give homemade treats to veterans and members of the armed forces on the 4th of July!
- This recipe makes 12 dipped strawberries, but you can easily double or triple the ingredients and make as many batches of chocolate covered strawberries as you need.
Ingredients for 4th of July Strawberries
- Strawberries – We’re in luck that strawberries are in season during the summer. That makes this treat EXTRA good! Find the juiciest most tasty looking strawberries to use in this recipe. Your local farmers market may even sell some that are grown locally!
- White chocolate – Grab a white chocolate baking bar in the baking aisle of your local grocery store. It should be near the chocolate chips!
- Sprinkles – Look on the seasonal aisle of your grocery store for red white and blue sprinkles. You can grab one of those shakers that has multiple different types of sprinkles in one! The more variety of sprinkles, the better these strawberries will look.
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How to Make Red White and Blue Strawberries
- Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper and set it to the side.
- Break up the white chocolate bar into chunks and put it in a microwave safe bowl. Reduce the microwave to 50% power and microwave the white chocolate for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each time.
- Continue this process until the chocolate has melted into a smooth and even consistency.
- Grab a few small bowls and pour each different kind of sprinkle into separate bowls.
- Carefully hold a strawberry by it’s stem and dip the bottom ⅔ into the melted white chocolate. Gently shake off any excess chocolate so that it won’t drip.
- Immediately spoon your choice of sprinkles onto the wet chocolate. Put sprinkles on just the bottom third of the strawberry and leave a white band in the center of the berry.
- Place the covered strawberry on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let your strawberries sit for at least 30 minutes, until the chocolate sets.
- Once set, refrigerate until you’re ready to serve or place on a tray and serve immediately!
How to Store Leftover 4th of July Strawberries
You can store chocolate covered strawberries at room temperature for about 24 hours. Cover the baking sheet lightly with plastic wrap, and enjoy whenever you’re ready.
If you plan to store the berries in the refrigerator, then place a paper towel or two under the berries to soak up any sweating that may happen.
These 4th of July strawberries will not freeze well!
Is white melting chocolate the same as white chocolate chips?
No, these two things are not the same. White melting chocolate will set and create a semi-hard “shell” around the strawberry, white chocolate chips will not. However, if you don’t have white melting chocolate you can mix together one cup of white chocolate chips and one tablespoon of coconut oil.
Dip your strawberries in this mixture and proceed as usual!
Can I use white candy melts?
White candy melts can be used in place of white melting chocolate, but it won’t taste the same. It will still taste good, just not that quintessential taste of chocolate covered strawberries!
What do I do if the chocolate hardens and I’m not done making strawberries?
You should be able to dip each strawberry before the bowl of chocolate begins to harden. However, sometimes white melting chocolate can be finicky! If it starts to harden before you’re done, just pop it back into the microwave at 30 second intervals until smooth and creamy again.
Pro Tips
- If you’re having trouble dipping the strawberries, poke a skewer through the top. Hold onto the skewer as you dip the strawberries and then once the chocolate on the berry is set you can pull the skewer out.
- Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate. Overheated chocolate will seize up and you’ll have to start over.
- Change up the sprinkles to any holiday colors or theme you want for an easy dessert year round.
Enjoy your patriotic strawberries and have a blast during you 4th of July festivities!
More 4th Of July Recipes You’ll Love
- Make some more yummy sweet with this adorable Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes recipe.
- Red Velvet Pancakes may not be exactly patriotic themed, but you can pop some blueberries on top and it will include all of the colors of the American flag!
- These Jell-O Patriotic Parfaits are a great kid friendly dessert to make on the 4th of July!
- Skip the bakery and make the perfect 4th of July Cake right at home!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
4th of July Strawberries
Easy Red, White and Blue Strawberries are a delicious summer treat. Fresh strawberries dipped in white chocolate and blue sprinkles for a festive patriotic dessert.
Dipped Strawberries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries washed and dried (tops on)
- 1 cup white melting chocolate broken into pieces (I used a 4-ounce white baking bar)
- Assortment of red white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the white chocolate pieces into a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each time. Continue until all the chocolate pieces are completely melted (don’t overheat or chocolate with seize).
- Pour a few tablespoons of each kind of sprinkle into small, separate bowls.
- Carefully hold the strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, leaving the top third uncovered. Alternatively, you can spoon the melted chocolate onto the bottom ⅔ of the strawberry. Gently shake off any excess chocolate.
- Immediately spoon the sprinkles carefully onto the bottom third of the strawberry, leaving a plain white center band.
- Place the dipped strawberries on the baking sheet lined with the parchment paper.
- Let strawberries sit for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate sets. After the chocolate is set, place the dipped berries on a tray and serve.
Tips
You can store chocolate covered strawberries at room temperature for about 24 hours. Cover the baking sheet lightly with plastic wrap, and enjoy whenever you’re ready.
If you plan to store the berries in the refrigerator, then place a paper towel or two under the berries to soak up any sweating that may happen.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 54kcal (3%), Carbohydrates: 8g (3%), Protein: 0.3g (1%), Fat: 2g (3%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 58mg (2%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 7g (8%), Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 22mg (27%), Calcium: 6mg (1%), Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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