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Homemade Strawberry and Raspberry Tru Fru

Updated: Oct 27, 2025 · Published: Apr 22, 2025 by Lindsay Lehrer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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If you love Strawberry and Raspberry Tru Fru but don’t love the price tag, this homemade version is going to blow your mind. It’s shockingly easy to make and looks just like the real thing. Bonus: it saves a ton of money, especially in the summer when berries are on sale. These frozen chocolate-covered berries are the perfect treat for hot days, after-school snacks, or sweet bites straight from the freezer. The Tru Fru Raspberry is my favorite!

Homemade Tru Fru chocolate-covered berries in an airtight container ready for the freezer

Store-bought Tru Fru is delicious but pricey — and it disappears fast! This homemade version uses just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. It’s a fun project to do with kids and makes a great addition to summer parties, holiday platters, or weeknight treats. You’ll get the same creamy, fruity, chocolatey experience — for a fraction of the cost.

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This was inspired by my other Copycat Recipes. And if you like sweet treats like this, make sure to try the Copycat Orange Julius recipe! So delish!!!

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  • Ingredients You’ll Need for Homemade Tru Fru
  • Steps to Make Copycat Tru Fru
  • Substitutions for This Recipe
  • Variations: Ways to Customize Your Tru Fru
  • Equipment List
  • Storage Information
  • Top Tip
  • FAQ
  • Try other Copycat Recipes!
  • Busy Weeknight Meals

Ingredients You’ll Need for Homemade Tru Fru

You only need a handful of ingredients to make this sweet frozen snack:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Fresh raspberries
  • White chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • Milk chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • Coconut oil

Note: You can swap the milk chocolate for dark chocolate if you prefer a richer flavor.

See recipe card for quantities.

Close-up of a chocolate-covered strawberry cut in half, showing layers of white and milk chocolate

Steps to Make Copycat Tru Fru

Sliced strawberries and whole raspberries washed
  1. Step 1: Wash and prep the berries, then pat them completely dry.
Berries being dipped in white chocolate with coconut oil
  1. Step 2: Melt white chocolate with coconut oil and dip berries to coat.
White chocolate-covered berries being dipped into melted milk chocolate
  1. Step 3: Chill until set, then dip again in melted milk chocolate.
Homemade Tru Fru chocolate-covered berries in an airtight container ready for the freezer
  1. Step 4: Freeze until firm and store in an airtight container.

Hint: You don’t have to be precise or neat! The final chocolate coat hides any messy first layer — just have fun with it.

Substitutions for This Recipe

Make it your own with easy ingredient swaps:

  • Vegan - Use dairy-free chocolate to make it vegan.
  • If you don’t have white chocolate, try a yogurt coating (melt yogurt chips).

Variations: Ways to Customize Your Tru Fru

There are lots of ways to put your own twist on this frozen treat:

  • Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a deeper flavor.
  • Try blueberries, blackberries, or banana slices.
  • Add a sprinkle of sea salt before the final freeze for a sweet-salty bite.

Equipment List

  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Spoons for dipping
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Airtight freezer-safe container (like Secondz by Drip EZ

Storage Information

Once completely frozen, store your homemade Tru Fru in an airtight container in the freezer. They’re best enjoyed straight from the freezer and stay good for up to 3 months.

Top Tip

Make sure the berries are very dry before dipping — moisture will cause the chocolate to seize or slide off.

FAQ

Can I use frozen berries instead of fresh?

I wouldn't. Fresh berries work best because frozen berries tend to release water, which can ruin the chocolate coating.

Can I skip the white chocolate layer?

Sure! You can just dip berries in one type of chocolate, but you’ll miss the signature creamy Tru Fru flavor.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, as long as your chocolate is certified gluten-free.

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Homemade Tru Fru (Copycat Recipe)

This homemade version of Tru Fru uses fresh berries, white and milk chocolate, and coconut oil to create a delicious frozen treat. Just like the store-bought version but cheaper and customizable.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, copycat recipes
Keyword copycat tru fru, frozen berry chocolate bites, frozen chocolate fruit, homemade tru fru, tru fru snack
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Chill Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 150kcal
Cost $8

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowls
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • tray with parchment or foil
  • airtight freezer container I used Secondz

Ingredients

  • 1 carton strawberries sliced
  • 1 carton raspberries
  • 8 oz white chocolate chips
  • 8 oz milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon per chocolate

Instructions

  • Wash and dry berries thoroughly.
  • Melt white chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Dip berries and place on lined tray.
  • Chill 30 minutes until white chocolate is firm.
  • Melt milk chocolate with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Dip each berry again.
  • Chill again or freeze. Once firm, store in airtight container in the freezer.

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