Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Chocolate-Covered Strawberries 3.2 (279) Close Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 20 Arguably, this is the best idea for a combination anyone has ever had. Directions Place chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally, until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. One at a time, dip each strawberry in chocolate, twirling to coat; then sprinkle chocolate-covered portion with pistachios, if using, and place on waxed paper. Chill chocolate-dipped strawberries at least 15 minutes to set chocolate. (Strawberries should not be stored in refrigerator longer than 1 hour as condensation drops may collect on the chocolate.)