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If you love the combination of fruit and chocolate, you’re in for a treat with these chocolate covered strawberry popsicles. Sweet strawberries are blended to create a vibrant fruity base, then dipped in smooth, rich chocolate for that perfect crunch. These homemade pops are fun to make, perfect for warm days and a whole lot tastier than anything store-bought. With minimal ingredients and big flavor payoff, these are a summer dessert worth repeating.
These chocolate covered strawberry popsicles are fruity, creamy and dipped in rich chocolate. They’re a perfect summer dessert that’s easy to make and fun to eat.
You might also enjoy watermelon boba popsicles, frozen chocolate bananas, frozen peach bellinis, or maybe some kiwi jalapeno margaritas.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: These come together quickly with just a few basic ingredients.
Kid-friendly: Both kids and adults will love the fruity, chocolatey flavor combo.
Make ahead: Freeze them in advance so they’re ready whenever you want a cool treat.
Customizable: Use your favorite chocolate and switch up the fruit if liked.
Perfect for hot weather: Cool, sweet and refreshing on a warm day.
Chocolate and Strawberry Popsicle Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add bright berry flavor and smooth texture to the base, while frozen ones help thicken the blend and give an extra chill.
Lemon juice: Balances sweetness and brightens the fruit flavor.
Granulated sugar: Sweetens the pops just enough to highlight the berries.
Chocolate chips: Create the glossy chocolate coating.
Coconut oil: Helps the chocolate melt smoothly and harden with a nice snap.
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Ice Pops
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Blend the base: Blend the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar until smooth.
Pour and freeze: Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.
Melt the chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave.
Dip and freeze: Remove popsicles from molds, dip into chocolate and return to the freezer to set.
Substitutions and Variations
Use dark chocolate: Swap milk or semisweet for dark chocolate if you prefer a richer taste.
Try different berries: Blueberries or raspberries can be used in place of strawberries.
Sweetener swap: Substitute the granulated sugar with maple syrup or honey if liked.
Serving Suggestions
With a drink: Pair with a mango matcha smoothie, a white wine slushie or even a sparkling blueberry ice cream float for an over-the-top frozen dessert spread.
After a meal: Enjoy one of these strawberry chocolate icy pops after any kind of dish from an Asian chicken salad to meal prep Thai chicken.
How to Store Chocolate Covered Strawberry Popsicles
Keep frozen: Keep these in the freezer. They should be fine for several weeks.
Top Tips
Use warm water on the molds: Briefly run molds under warm water to release pops easily.
Work quickly when dipping: The chocolate hardens fast, so dip and set immediately.
Freeze flat: After dipping, place popsicles on a parchment-lined sheet to avoid sticking.
Strawberry Chocolate Popsicle FAQs
Yes, though the chocolate may not harden as smoothly without it.
They help with shape, but small cups with sticks can be used as an alternative.
Did you know the first popsicle was created by Frank Epperson, an 11-year old boy? He left a cup of soda with the stirring stick still in it on the porch. The soda frozen in the cold overnight and the next morning, the first popsicle was born. Frank named it the Epsicle and it changed to Pop’s Sicle later on. In 1923, Frank patented his sweet frozen invention and the rest is history!
Refreshing Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Popsicles Recipe
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Popsicles
Equipment
- Popsicle Molds
Ingredients
- 1 Cup strawberries, fresh
- 1 Cup strawberries, frozen
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
For the Chocolate Dip
- 1 ½ Cups chocolate chips, milk or semisweet
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend strawberries, lemon juice and sugar until smooth.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in microwave, at 30 second intervals, until melted.
- Remove popsicles from molds using slightly warm water (not hot). Dip into chocolate. Drip off excess chocolate and place on a baking sheet.
- Freeze again until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Work quickly when dipping: The chocolate hardens fast, so dip and set immediately.
Freeze flat: After dipping, place popsicles on a parchment-lined sheet to avoid sticking.
Nutrition
Once you try these chocolate covered strawberry popsicles, you’ll see just how easy and rewarding homemade popsicles can be. The mix of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate makes every bite feel like a treat. Keep a stash in your freezer all summer long for quick desserts, impromptu celebrations, or whenever the craving hits. Whether you serve them at a backyard party or enjoy them solo, chocolate covered popsicles are sure to impress.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Strawberry and chocolate is a match made in heaven! This would be the ULTIMATE summer treat.
I would add nuts on these, too! Yum!