Cookies & Cream Dipped Strawberries
Cookies & Cream Dipped Strawberries combine fresh, juicy strawberries with a smooth white chocolate and crunchy crushed cookies coating. This elegant and easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of fresh fruitiness and creamy crunch, ideal for parties, gifting, or a delicious snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 strawberries
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free cookies used) / can be adjusted
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries – 1 pound, ripe and firm
- White Chocolate or Vanilla Candy Melts – 8 ounces
- Cookies & Cream Sandwich Cookies – 10 cookies, crushed
- Vegetable Oil or Shortening – 1 teaspoon (to thin chocolate)
Optional Toppings
- Mini Chocolate Chips – 2 tablespoons
- Sprinkles – 2 tablespoons
- Crushed Nuts (almonds or pecans) – 2 tablespoons
- Powdered Sugar – for dusting
- Peppermint Extract – a drop (optional, for minty twist)
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and pat them completely dry. Ensure no moisture remains, as this will interfere with the chocolate coating.
- Crush the Cookies: Place the sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or heavy pan. For varied texture, leave some cookie pieces slightly chunkier.
- Melt the Chocolate: Heat the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening to thin and soften the chocolate for easier dipping.
- Dip the Strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off, then roll the strawberry directly into the crushed cookie crumbs to coat thoroughly.
- Set and Chill: Place the coated strawberries on parchment paper or a silicone mat. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the chocolate and cookie coating to harden fully.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing or sliding off.
- Use room temperature chocolate melted evenly to avoid burning and achieve a smooth coating.
- Work quickly once the chocolate is melted to dip strawberries before it thickens.
- Chill dipped strawberries sufficiently to get a crisp and sturdy coating.
- For extra thick coating, double dip strawberries, letting the first layer set before dipping again and rolling in crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strawberries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cookies and Cream, Dipped Strawberries, White Chocolate, Easy Dessert, Party Treat, Gluten-Free Option, No-Bake Dessert
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