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!
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.
What is Tru Fru
Tru Fru is a brand of frozen fruit dipped in layers of white and milk or dark chocolate, the kind you find in the freezer aisle. It's delicious, but it's also pricey and it disappears fast in our house. This homemade version gives you the same creamy, fruity, chocolate-covered bite for a fraction of the price, and you get to make it exactly how your family likes it.
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
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.
Steps to Make Copycat Tru Fru
- Step 1: Wash and prep the berries, then pat them completely dry.
- Step 2: Melt white chocolate with coconut oil and dip berries to coat.
- Step 3: Chill until set, then dip again in melted milk chocolate.
- 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.
How Much Does Homemade Tru Fru Cost
Here's the part that makes this worth it. One batch ran me about $11 and made roughly 40 pieces, which comes out to around 28 cents each. A bag of the store version is about $7 for 16 pieces, or close to 44 cents a piece. So you're paying less per bite, getting more of them, and you can really stock up when berries go on sale in the summer.
| Homemade | Store-bought | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per batch | ~$11 | ~$7 per bag |
| Pieces | ~40 | ~16 |
| Cost per piece | ~28¢ | ~44¢ |
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 so many ways to make this frozen treat your own:
- Bananas. Slice them into coins and dip the same way. They freeze firm and taste like a frozen candy bar.
- Blueberries. Dip them in small clusters on a toothpick since they're tiny. Great for popping straight from the freezer.
- Pineapple. Cut into bite-size chunks and pat very dry. The sweet-tart bite is amazing under chocolate.
- Blackberries. Work just like the raspberries and look beautiful on a party platter.
- Dark chocolate swap. Use dark instead of milk for a deeper, less sweet flavor.
- Sweet and salty. Add a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt before the final freeze.
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, because any moisture will make the chocolate seize or slide right off. I learned this the first time when my first few berries wouldn't hold their coating. Patting them down and letting them sit out a few minutes fixed it completely.
I found the white chocolate needed a little extra coconut oil to flow smoothly, while the milk chocolate set up fast once the berries hit the freezer.
FAQ
I wouldn't. Fresh berries work best because frozen berries tend to release water, which can ruin the chocolate coating.
You can dip in just one type of chocolate, but you'll miss the signature creamy Tru Fru flavor that comes from the white and milk layers together.
Yes, as long as your chocolate is certified gluten-free.
Stored in an airtight container, they stay good for up to 3 months. They're best enjoyed straight from the freezer.
It's almost always moisture. The berries need to be completely dry before you dip them, or the chocolate won't grab.
Look for chips or wafers that list cocoa butter as an ingredient rather than palm oil. They melt cleaner and give you a smoother coating.
Yes. They melt easily and set firm, though the flavor is a little sweeter and less rich than real chocolate.
The coconut oil thins the chocolate so it coats smoothly and gives a nice snap. Without it the chocolate is thicker and harder to dip, so I'd keep it in.
Absolutely. They're a perfect make-ahead treat. Freeze them up to a few days early and pull them out right before serving so they don't sweat.
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Homemade Tru Fru (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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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