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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Popsicles Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes (including freezing time)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Delightfully refreshing Chocolate Covered Strawberry Popsicles combining fresh and frozen strawberries blended with lemon juice and sugar, then dipped in rich melted chocolate for a sweet and fruity frozen treat perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

Fruit Mixture

  • 1 Cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 Cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ lemon (juiced)
  • ½ Cup granulated sugar

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 ½ Cups chocolate chips (milk or semisweet)
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Blend the ingredients: Combine fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth, uniform mixture with no chunks remaining.
  2. Freeze the popsicles: Pour the blended strawberry mixture evenly into popsicle molds. Place the molds in the freezer and allow them to freeze overnight, ensuring they are solid and fully set.
  3. Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Dip the popsicles in chocolate: Remove the frozen popsicles from their molds by running slightly warm water (not hot) over the molds to loosen them. Immediately dip each popsicle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them upright on a baking sheet.
  5. Freeze until set: Return the dipped popsicles to the freezer and freeze until the chocolate coating is firm and fully set, about 1 hour, before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold water to rinse molds for easier popsicle removal without melting the popsicles.
  • Choose good-quality chocolate chips for a richer coating flavor.
  • Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts or sprinkles on the wet chocolate before freezing for added texture.
  • Store popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.
  • If using vegan chocolate chips, ensure the entire recipe suits vegan dietary preferences.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and dipping chocolate)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/chocolate-covered-strawberry-popsicles-recipe/