Chocolate Covered Strawberries Valentines Day (Printable View)

Fresh berries enrobed in melted dark chocolate for a romantic, elegant dessert

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Verify strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing during coating.
02 - Place semi-sweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the green stem. Dip into melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl for clean coating.
04 - Place dipped strawberries onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to prevent touching.
05 - Melt white chocolate using same method. Drizzle over strawberries using fork or piping bag in decorative zigzag patterns.
06 - Immediately sprinkle chopped nuts, coconut, or sprinkles over wet chocolate. Press gently to adhere toppings.
07 - Let chocolate set at room temperature for 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm and glossy.
08 - Serve immediately or store in single layer within airtight container in refrigerator up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look incredibly impressive but take less than 30 minutes from start to finish
  • The combination of juicy, slightly tart berries with rich dark chocolate is absolute perfection
02 -
  • Water is chocolate's enemy. Even a drop will cause seizing, so make sure all utensils and bowls are completely dry.
  • Room temperature chocolate sets up with a nicer sheen than refrigerated chocolate, though the fridge is faster.
03 -
  • Hold the strawberry at an angle when dipping for the most even coverage.
  • If your chocolate becomes too thick, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out.

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