Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentines Day (Printable Version)

Fresh strawberries dipped in smooth melted chocolate, decorated with nuts, sprinkles, or coconut. Perfect romantic treat ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 16 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried, stems intact

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips

→ Optional Decorations

03 - 1.75 oz white chocolate, chopped for drizzling
04 - 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts
05 - 2 tbsp sprinkles or edible glitter
06 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Verify strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing during the coating process.
02 - Place semi-sweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring frequently until completely smooth.
03 - Grasp each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, swirling to ensure even coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before transferring.
04 - Place dipped strawberries on prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
05 - Melt white chocolate and drizzle over strawberries using a fork or piping bag, creating decorative patterns as desired.
06 - While chocolate remains wet, sprinkle with chopped nuts, coconut, or sprinkles according to preference.
07 - Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
08 - Serve immediately or store in a single layer within an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours but come together in under thirty minutes
  • The contrast between juicy berries and crisp chocolate coating is pure magic
02 -
  • Even slightly damp strawberries will cause your chocolate to seize into a grainy mess
  • Room temperature chocolate sets with a better snap than refrigerated chocolate
03 -
  • Use a wine glass to hold your chocolate bowl so you can dip deeper without needing tons of chocolate
  • Freeze your strawberries for ten minutes before dipping if your kitchen runs warm

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