Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show your loved ones just how much they mean to you. And what better way to do that than with homemade chocolate-covered strawberries? Fresh, juicy strawberries are covered in rich, creamy chocolate to make the perfect dessert.
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Why You'll Love Them
- It is made with only two ingredients.
- Quick and easy to make.
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Sweet strawberries and rich chocolate together are irresistible!
- Perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Strawberries. The star of this recipe! Choose fresh, large strawberries. Grocery stores often stock long-stemmed strawberries around Valentine's Day, perfect for dipping.
- Chocolate. Use high-quality melting chocolate or baking bars. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even milk chocolate works great. For this recipe, I used dark chocolate melting wafers and white melting wafers. Avoid semi-sweet chocolate chips as they don't provide a thick coating.
How To Make Valentines Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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- Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries. Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries, including under the leaves. Let them air dry to ensure they are completely dry before dipping.
- Step 2: Melt the Chocolate. Place chopped dark chocolate and white chocolate melts into heat-safe glass bowls. Melt using a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring constantly until smooth. See below for more detailed instructions on how to do this.
- Step 3: Dip the Strawberries. Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Add Toppings. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with toppings if desired. Alternate between dark and white chocolate for variety.
- Step 5: Drizzle. Using a piping bag with a small round tip, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the tops of the berries.
- Step 6: Set: Refrigerate for 15 minutes on a sheet pan or until set before serving. Enjoy!
How to Melt Chocolate
Double Boiler Method: Place the bowl of chocolate over a pot of simmering water and stir constantly until melted.
Microwave Method: Heat chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these delightful strawberries as a standalone treat or on top of mini cheesecakes, coffee mousse, or chocolate mousse.
Recipe Variations
- Nutella Covered Strawberries: Dip in melted Nutella.
- Sprinkle-Topped Strawberries: Roll dipped strawberries in colorful sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Swirled Strawberries: Swirl two colors of melted chocolate together for a beautiful pattern.
- Bright Pink Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries: Use bright pink or other colored candy melts. Drizzle leftover melted chocolate over the berries for a contrasting design.
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Top Tips
- Leave the stems on for easier handling, or use bamboo skewers.
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry for the chocolate to stick.
- Hold the bowl at an angle for easier dipping.
- Experiment with toppings like chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and sprinkles.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries FAQs
Store chocolate-covered strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Yes, prepare them ahead and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Yes, freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to an airtight container. Thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
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Printable Recipe
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 6 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
- 6 oz white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries, including under the leaves. Let them air dry completely.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, microwave, or air fryer. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. *See NOTES below.
- Dip Strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate. Turn to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with desired toppings such as nuts or sprinkles.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Use a piping bag with a small round tip to drizzle extra melted chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- Set: Refrigerate strawberries on a baking sheet for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Enjoy!
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Notes
How to Melt Chocolate
Double Boiler Method: Place dark chocolate and white chocolate melts in separate heat-safe bowls. Set each bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. Microwave Method: Heat chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals in microwave-safe bowls, stirring between each interval, until melted and smooth.- Leave the stems on for easier handling, or use bamboo skewers.
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry for the chocolate to stick.
- Hold the bowl at an angle for easier dipping.
- Experiment with toppings like chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and sprinkles.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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