Are you looking for a fun and festive treat that’s easy to make and perfect for your Fourth of July celebration? These red, white and blue strawberries are as fun and delicious.
With juicy fresh berries, a smooth layer of white chocolate, and a pop of blue sprinkles, they're sure to disappear quickly from your dessert table.
4th of July strawberries.
These patriotic strawberries come together in minutes and require just three ingredients. If you’re making them for a party or a quick snack at home, they’re a simple way to bring a little holiday cheer to your plate.
No baking, no fuss, just a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat that screams summer.
Recipe Highlights
- So simple to make: Only three ingredients and no baking involved.
- Kid-friendly and fun to decorate: Let little hands help dip and sprinkle!
- Perfect for patriotic celebrations: Ideal for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any red white and blue food ideas.
- A refreshing, light treat: The combination of fruit and white chocolate is sweet without being too heavy.
Ingredients
Fresh strawberries: Look for ripe, firm berries with green tops still attached—they’re easier to hold while dipping.
White chocolate or white candy melts: Use good-quality white chocolate chips or candy coating for smooth melting.
Blue sprinkles or sanding sugar: Adds the finishing festive touch and gives you that classic red white and blue chocolate covered strawberries look.
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- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
How to make red white and blue strawberries
Wash and dry the strawberries. Make sure they are completely dry. The chocolate won’t stick if there’s moisture.
Break up the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Let it cool slightly so that it's not too runny when dipping the strawberries.
Dip the strawberries. Hold each berry by the stem or use a toothpick, dip it about two-thirds of the way into the melted white chocolate.
While the chocolate is still wet, dip the bottom third of the strawberry into the blue sprinkles or sugar.
Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray and let them sit at room temperature or chill in the fridge until the chocolate sets.
Set your dessert table
These strawberries are a great addition to any table of patriotic desserts or red white and blue food ideas!
- You can also include a festive fruit tray with this 4th of July fruit salad or build charcuterie board with beautiful salami rose to complement the desserts.
- Lemonade, iced tea, or sparkling drinks
- Mini cheesecakes, sugar cookies, or other bite-sized desserts
How to store
Store your red white and blue chocolate covered strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Line the container with paper towels to absorb moisture and keep them fresh longer.
Helpful Tips
- Dry the strawberries thoroughly. Water can cause the chocolate to seize. So make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping.
- Melted chocolate sets fast, so dip into sprinkles right after coating.
- Chill before serving. This helps chocolate firm up faster and also gives the best bite.
FAQs
You can those to make regular chocolate covered strawberries. For this 4th of July recipe, it won’t give you the white background needed for the blue sprinkles to pop.
We recommend that you stick with white chocolate for the classic patriotic strawberries look.
Blue sanding sugar, blue nonpareils, or even crushed blue rock candy will all work great.
Yes, they can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Just don’t make them too far ahead or the strawberries can get soggy.
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Happy 4th of July!
Red, white and blue strawberries are a quick, fun, and festive treat that’s perfect for summer holidays.
So if you’re hosting a BBQ or bringing something sweet to a potluck, these easy white chocolate covered strawberries add a cheerful, patriotic touch to any spread.
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Red, White and Blue Strawberries for 4th of July
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (washed and thoroughly dried)
- 2 bars Ghirardelli ( substitute with 10 oz bag melting wafers
- ⅓ cup patriotic nonpareils or sprinkles (substitute blue sanding sugar)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and gently pat them completely dry with paper towels. Moisture will prevent the chocolate from sticking properly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Hold each strawberry by the green stem or insert a toothpick into the top. Dip it about two-thirds of the way into the melted white chocolate.
- Immediately dip the bottom third of the chocolate-covered strawberry into the nonpareils to create a red, white, and blue look.
- Place finished strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them sit at room temperature until the chocolate is set, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to speed up the process.
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping any water can cause the chocolate to seize and prevent the chocolate from sticking.
- These are best served the same day, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Try mixing it up with blue sugar crystals, star sprinkles, or even edible glitter for extra sparkle.
