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A quick, easy and romantic treat for two or for a group.
introduction
These Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries are simple to make and look pretty on the plate. They use fresh strawberries, dark or milk baking chocolate, and a drizzle of white chocolate. For a warm drink to pair with them, try the 5-ingredient hot chocolate recipe which goes well with sweet fruit.
why make this recipe
- It is fast and needs few ingredients.
- It looks special for a date or party.
- You can make them ahead and keep them fresh.
- Kids and adults both enjoy them.
how to make Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Follow the simple steps below. Work on a clean surface and keep the strawberries dry so the chocolate sticks well.
Ingredients :
16 oz strawberries, 12 oz baking chocolate or chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, 4 oz white chocolate chips
Directions :
- Wash and pat dry strawberries.
- Chop chocolate into smaller pieces if needed. Melt chocolate in the microwave on 50 percent power for 1 minute. Remove and stir.
- Bring chocolate back to the microwave, melt on 50 percent power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Holding the leafy end of the strawberry, dip strawberry into melted chocolate. Then place strawberry on a plate lined with parchment or wax paper. Repeat for all the strawberries. Set aside chocolate dipped strawberries in the refrigerator.
- Optional: Consume the rest of the chocolate.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave on 50 percent power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until white chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Bring white chocolate into a zip lock bag, and snip a VERY SMALL opening on one corner of the zip lock bag.
- Remove strawberries from refrigerator. Squeeze white chocolate out from the opening and draw thin horizontal lines or anything else you want on strawberries.
- Refrigerate strawberries for 10 minutes so that chocolate hardens.
- Serve and enjoy.
how to serve Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Serve them on a clean plate or a small tray. Arrange strawberries in a single layer so they do not touch. For a cozy pairing, offer a warm drink like 5-ingredient hot chocolate in small cups. Add a few extra whole strawberries on the side for color.
how to store Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Keep them in a single layer in an airtight container.
- Place a sheet of parchment between layers if you must stack them.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours for best texture.
- Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving so chocolate is not too hard.
tips to make Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Dry strawberries well; water keeps chocolate from sticking.
- Use room temperature strawberries so chocolate sets smoothly.
- Melt chocolate slowly at 50% power and stir often.
- Work in small batches to keep chocolate smooth.
- Chill strawberries briefly before drizzling white chocolate for cleaner lines.
variation (if any)
- Use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or a mix.
- Add crushed nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut before chocolate sets.
- Dip half the strawberry in chocolate and leave the top bare for a two-tone look.
- Use colored candy melts instead of white chocolate for different designs.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: No. Frozen strawberries release water when thawed and will make the chocolate not stick well. Use fresh strawberries.
Q: How long do they last?
A: Best eaten within 48 hours when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
Q: Can I use chocolate chips instead of baking chocolate?
A: Yes. Chocolate chips work, but stir well while melting and use the same low-power method.
Q: What if the chocolate seizes (becomes grainy)?
A: Stop heating. Add a small spoon of vegetable oil or butter and stir slowly to smooth it out, or start over with a clean bowl.
Q: Can I prepare them a day ahead?
A: Yes. Make them the day before and keep them in the fridge in a single layer.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
Method
- Wash and pat dry strawberries.
- Chop chocolate into smaller pieces if needed.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave on 50 percent power for 1 minute. Remove and stir.
- Bring chocolate back to the microwave, melt on 50 percent power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Holding the leafy end of the strawberry, dip strawberry into melted chocolate.
- Place dipped strawberry on a plate lined with parchment or wax paper. Repeat for all strawberries.
- Set aside chocolate dipped strawberries in the refrigerator.
- Optional: Consume the rest of the chocolate.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave on 50 percent power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat until white chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Bring white chocolate into a zip lock bag, and snip a VERY SMALL opening on one corner.
- Remove strawberries from refrigerator. Squeeze white chocolate out from the opening and drizzle over strawberries.
- Refrigerate strawberries for 10 minutes so that chocolate hardens.
- Serve strawberries on a clean plate or a small tray, arranged in a single layer.
