These matcha-covered strawberries are an easy, elegant treat made with just 3 ingredients. If you’ve ever seen matcha strawberries trending and wondered how to make them at home, this recipe is for you.

Sweet, juicy strawberries coated in creamy matcha white chocolate make the perfect sweet treat. They’re great for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or whenever you want a simple matcha dessert that looks fancy but is secretly so easy.

Here’s how to make these delicious matcha-covered strawberries at home!

Key Recipe Takeaways:

Why You’ll Love These Matcha Covered Strawberries

• Perfect for Valentine’s Day or gifting
• Only 3 ingredients
• No baking required
• Perfectly sweet and juicy, and so easy to make

What Are Matcha Covered Strawberries?

Matcha-covered strawberries are exactly what they sound like: fresh strawberries dipped in white chocolate that’s been mixed with matcha powder. They’re sometimes also called matcha strawberries, and they’re a popular Valentine’s Day treat. It’s different from regular chocolate-covered strawberries and tastes much lighter!

The matcha-covered strawberries are the perfect covered strawberry treat. You get the tart strawberry with sweet white chocolate, and the slightly earthy, bittersweet flavor of matcha to tie everything together. Sometimes regular chocolate is overpowering, so the white chocolate is a nice change.

They’re my favorite treat to make in February, and everyone around me loves these!

Do Matcha and Strawberries Go Together?

At first, matcha and strawberries might sound like an odd combo. Matcha is earthy and slightly bitter. Strawberries are bright, sweet, and juicy. It sounds unexpected, but it’s so good.

This pairing is already popular in boba shops, like the iconic strawberry matcha latte, which has sparked a plethora of matcha strawberry-flavored items like cakes, cookies, snacks, Pocky, and more. It’s one of those flavor combinations that quietly became mainstream without people questioning it.

Matcha has a natural bitterness and depth that keeps sweet flavors from tasting flat. Strawberries add freshness and a light acidity that lifts the matcha. Plus, brewed tea and fruit have always played well together. Think peach green tea, grapefruit tea, and mango green tea; matcha is just a more concentrated form of green tea, so pairing it with fruit follows the same logic.

Matcha Covered Strawberries Ingredients You’ll Need

• Strawberries — Use ripe, red strawberries! Get them from your local grocery store or farmer’s market, or even from a roadside fruit stand. You can’t go wrong! I would not use frozen strawberries.
• White Chocolate Chips — Baking chips or a chopped-up chocolate bar work perfectly here. You just want small pieces so that the chocolate melts evenly in the microwave or over a warm pot of water.
• Matcha Powder — You can use any matcha powder here, since they all kind of taste the same after you turn them into a dessert or snack. I’d use a cafe grade or culinary grade matcha powder over one marketed for ceremonial drinks. Or, second harvest matchas over first harvest.
• Neutral Oil (Optional) — A little bit of oil helps make the chocolate smoother and shinier after it sets in the fridge. Not required, but makes it easier to coat the fruit.

How to Make Matcha Covered Strawberries

1. Wash and Dry Strawberries. Wash and pat dry strawberries with a clean towel or paper towel until dry to the touch. Moisture prevents chocolate from sticking to the fruit and can also cause it to seize (become grainy).
2. Prepare Tray. Prepare a baking tray and line it with parchment paper. You can also use a cutting board or other flat surface to work on, as long as it’s portable and fits in your fridge.
3. Melt the Chocolate. Add white chocolate to a bowl and melt it in 10 – 15 second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between. Be careful not to heat it too long or forget to stir, otherwise it can burn and seize. You can also use a bain marie method with a bowl of hot water underneath.
4. Coat Strawberries. Dip the strawberries into the chocolate one by one, carefully coating all sides and top edges evenly. Wipe the excess chocolate on the edge of the bowl before placing it onto the parchment paper, wiped side down.
5. Continue coating the strawberries, warming up the chocolate as needed, until all fruit is covered. You may need to use a spoon to coat the last strawberry if the chocolate is running low.
6. Set Chocolate. Place the tray in the fridge on a flat surface and let it cool for 15 – 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. If you’re unsure, let it cool longer.
7. Garnish (Optional). If you have extra chocolate, warm it up and drizzle it over the strawberries with a spoon or a piping bag. You can also add some extra white chocolate to make a light green color and double-dip to create a two-toned pattern.
8. Place the decorated strawberries back in the fridge to cool again.
9. Plate and Enjoy! Remove the strawberries from the parchment paper and place them on a plate or in bags if packaging as gifts. Then, enjoy!

Matcha Covered Strawberries: Cup Version

You can also make these in a cup for easy snacking! I saw a version by Nekohama and Pantrypantrypantry where they made strawberry cups and added matcha white chocolate ganache and a cream top. It looked SO good, so I made it!

For the cup version, you’ll use the same matcha chocolate in this recipe, but you can make it into a ganache for a more liquid texture. For ganache, add the same amount of heavy cream as chocolate, and heat it up. Pour it onto the chocolate to melt until smooth.

Cut the tops off your clean strawberries and add them to a cup. Pour your chocolate on top, then top with softly whipped cream.

Tips for Perfect Matcha Covered Strawberries

• Melt Chocolate Carefully: If you melt the chocolate in the microwave, you must stir in between bursts. The chocolate will burn and turn grainy if you overheat it (trust me, I learnt the hard way), and your chocolate will become unusable.
• Work Quickly: Chocolate-covered strawberries are sometimes time-consuming to make because the chocolate sets the moment it stops being heated. I usually have to reheat my chocolate 2 – 3 times before I finish making my matcha-covered strawberries. But definitely try to work fast, so it’s faster.
• Use Lower Quality Matcha: Normally, you’d want good quality matcha for drinks, but in treats, a lower quality matcha is ideal. Culinary-grade is perfect for treats because it’s more bitter, which means you’ll be able to taste it in your finished snack. You can’t taste any of the delicate flavors that you would be able to taste in a latte in cooked goods, so it’s more cost-effective!

How to Store Matcha Covered Strawberries

Matcha covered strawberries should be stored in the fridge, but they’re definitely best enjoyed fresh. Once the chocolate sets, place it in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated.

They’ll last up to 48 hours in the fridge, but the quality is best the same day. Strawberries naturally release moisture, and over time, that moisture can cause the chocolate coating to soften or sweat.

For best results:

• Line your container with a paper towel to absorb extra moisture
• Arrange the strawberries in a single layer if possible
• Avoid stacking them directly on top of each other

If you notice condensation forming when you take them out of the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes. This helps the moisture evaporate instead of soaking into the chocolate. You can also dab the chocolate with some paper towels to soak up excess moisture.

Can You Make These Ahead of Time?

You can make matcha-covered strawberries a little ahead of time, but they’re best made the day you plan to serve them. If needed, you can prepare them a few hours in advance and store them in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

For events or gifting, making them the morning of is ideal. That way, the strawberries stay fresh, the chocolate stays snappy, and you don’t have to worry about changes in texture.

FAQ’s

Are matcha-covered strawberries healthy?
Errr, it’s healthier than other desserts but it’s not healthy. Strawberries are naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and matcha adds its own antioxidants as well. But the white chocolate has sugar and saturated fats, so this is more of a treat than a health food, but it’s still a lighter dessert compared to many baked goods.

Can I use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate?
Yes. Dark chocolate works well if you prefer a less sweet, more bittersweet flavor, but you won’t be able to taste the matcha, if at all. I would just make regular chocoalte covered strawberries without the matcha.

What kind of matcha is best for matcha strawberries?
Culinary-grade matcha is perfect for this recipe. Since it’s mixed with chocolate, there’s no need to use expensive ceremonial matcha.

Why is my chocolate not sticking to the strawberries?
This usually happens if the strawberries aren’t completely dry. Any moisture on the surface can prevent the chocolate from setting properly.

Can I make these vegan?
Yes. Use dairy-free white chocolate! The process stays the same.

Can I freeze matcha-covered strawberries?
Freezing isn’t recommended. Strawberries release a lot of water when thawed, which can make the chocolate coating soggy and affect the texture.

Drink Pairings

Matcha covered strawberries are lightly sweet, creamy, and a little earthy, which makes them surprisingly easy to pair with drinks. Here are some great drink options that pair nicely with this treat:

• Fluffy Matcha Latte
• Brown Sugar Shaken Matcha
• Miso Maple Matcha Latte
• Washington Americano
• Chocolate Shaken Espresso