Refreshing Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Popsicles

There are a lot of different occasions these chocolate dipped strawberry popsicles would be perfect for. These easy homemade popsicles are an ideal for summer treat recipe when the sun gets too much. Homemade chocolate covered fruit bars like these are a family favorite, because CHOCOLATE (obviously)!

This dipped fruit popsicle recipe is one you will love because of the deep strawberry flavor and refreshing sweetness.

You might also enjoy watermelon boba popsicles, frozen chocolate bananas, frozen peach bellinis or maybe some kiwi jalapeno margaritas.

This dipped fruit popsicle recipe is something the kids will love as well as the grownups. They’re easy to make and taste so good. What is it about the combination of strawberries and chocolate? It’s just… magical!

If you love homemade chocolate covered fruit bars, you will love these. Easy homemade popsicles should be part of every summer. It’s such a great recipe with strawberries and chocolate. I will never get tired of these chocolate dipped strawberry popsicles!

Sometimes you can find a gourmet summer treat recipe in the store but honestly – these are better! Fresh strawberries and the other ingredients combine to make these easy homemade popsicles which are a must-have during the hotter months. It’s a recipe with strawberries everyone will go crazy for.

My Canadian friends could dip them in white chocolate for an easy Canada Day popsicle.

What You Need to Make Them

These chocolate dipped strawberry popsicles don’t require a lot of different ingredients. That makes this summer treat recipe easy! I used fresh as well as frozen strawberries. They’re in season right now which simplifies things even more.

Lemon juice, sugar, coconut oil, and chocolate chips are the only other ingredients you need. I told you this dipped fruit popsicle recipe was easy! Oh and of course you need a popsicle mould as well. These come in different shapes and sizes so pick whatever you like.

Tips for Making Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Popsicles

These homemade chocolate covered fruit bars are really yummy and a breeze to make. Fresh and frozen strawberries blend with lemon juice and sugar to make the popsicles. Chocolate chips and coconut oil blend to make the dip.

Once the popsicles are frozen you can dip them in the chocolate mixture. The you simple need to freeze this summer treat recipe until set.

I don’t know what’s the best part of this dipped fruit popsicle recipe. I love the chocolate and I also love the strawberry flavour. And I adore the combination of both. This recipe with strawberries is ideal for the summer and I guarantee you’ll be impressed with how they taste.

I use half fresh strawberries and half frozen. You can use all fresh or all frozen, as you prefer. As for the lemon juice, use fresh or bottled. As for the chocolate chips in these easy homemade popsicles, use your favourite. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate – anything goes!

You can combine them with coconut oil to make a perfect melted chocolate dip. Prefer to use melted butter or another kind of oil? No problem.

Some Popsicle Variations

Homemade chocolate covered fruit bars are always good and they’re tweak-able too.  You can change some of the ingredients in these chocolate dipped strawberry popsicles to make them your own.

Try them with white instead of milk chocolate, or raspberries instead of the strawberries. Something else that’s fun to do with this dipped fruit popsicle recipe is double-dip them.

Either wait for the chocolate to dry then dip them in another colour or type of chocolate or dip them in multi-colored sprinkles! The second option is definitely one for the kids – they all love sprinkles! Well I do too, I guess!

This recipe for easy homemade popsicles makes half a dozen. If you want to double or triple the amounts that’s fine, as long as you have enough popsicle moulds. The great thing about these homemade chocolate covered fruit bars is they last a long time. You can leave them in the freezer for months.

If you are a fan of strawberries, you might like to read this comprehensive guide to strawberries and strawberry season.

History of Popsicles

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!

If you like these easy homemade popsicles, you might also like Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles with Cookie Crumble, Watermelon Boba Popsicles, or Strawberry Sorbet with Just 4 Ingredients. Or how about Peanut Buster Bars?

Refreshing Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Popsicles Recipe

So now I bet you want to make your own chocolate dipped strawberry popsicles. They’re tasty, decadent and such a great recipe with strawberries. You can try any of the above variations to make them unique.

I’m so glad I made chocolate covered strawberry popsicles when wondering what to do with some fresh strawberries that needed to be used up. To make them frustration-free, I suggest investing in a sturdy popsicle mold or two.

If you are a fan of berry popsicles, you might also like these Tangy Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles.