Elegant chocolate-covered strawberries with a glossy shell are a romantic, family-celebration treat. This simple, beautiful dessert combines fresh fruit with rich chocolate for an irresistible indulgence.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and pat each strawberry fully dry using a paper towel. Moisture on the berries can prevent chocolate from sticking.
Pour the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil into a heatproof bowl. Set this bowl over a saucepan of simmering (not boiling) water to create a double boiler.
Melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently, until fully smooth and glossy. Remove from heat as soon as all chips are just melted.
Holding each strawberry by the stem or leaves, dip it into the melted chocolate, twisting gently to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing onto the prepared baking sheet.
After dipping all the strawberries, let them set at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate shell is fully set and glossy.