Valentine Chocolate Covered Strawberries (2024)

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Don't spend a bunch of money on these treats when you could easily make your own Valentine chocolate covered strawberries at home!

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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What’s sweeter than Valentine chocolate covered strawberries? The gift of homemade goodies is the best way to shower your sweetheart.

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Why this recipe works

Chocolate covered strawberries are easy to make and are always a hit. They’ve long been the staple of Valentine’s Day treats!

There are so many ways you can decorate strawberries for Valentine’s Day. Opt for a milk chocolate base if you’d like, then drizzle on pink or red chocolate on top, add some heart-shaped sprinkles, or do what we did by using a red or white base adorned with coarse sugar!

How to Make Valentine Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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We like to use a double boiler for melting our chocolate, it helps prevent clumping and possible overcooking.

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Valentine Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Don't spend a bunch of money on these treats when you could easily make your own Valentine chocolate covered strawberries at home!

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Course: Appetizer, Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: 18 berries

30 minutes mins

Calories: 160

Author: Amanda Formaro

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs strawberries 18-20 evenly sized strawberries
  • 12 oz white chocolate
  • 12 oz red candy melts or pink

Optional Decorations

  • Coarse sugar
  • Decorative sprinkles
  • Nonpareils
  • Jimmies

Things You’ll Need

Before You Begin

  • In order to prevent clumping and possible overcooking, I melt my chocolate in a homemade double boiler. That is to say, in a glass bowl that has been placed over a saucepan of simmered water. Microwaves will do the job, but the chocolate will continue to cook after you take it out. Therefore, if you melt it in the microwave until it is completely melted, you run the risk of scorching it.
  • If you are microwaving your chocolate, start with one minute on high, then stir. Then continue cooking in 20-second intervals on MEDIUM POWER until almost melted. Remove and stir, stir, stir until all the pieces have melted. The chilled sheet pan will help the chocolate begin to Harden and set as soon as you place the strawberry onto it.

Instructions

  • First, line a sheet pan with waxed or parchment paper and place it in the freezer to chill. Insert a skewer into the stem end of each strawberry.

  • Place the chocolate and candy melts into separate glass or heat proof bowls.

  • Put about 2 inches of water into two saucepans and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn of the heat and set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir chocolate until smooth.

  • Remove the sheet pan from the freezer.

  • Using the skewer as a handle, dip the fruit into the chocolate. Lift and turn, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place dipped berries on the chilled lined sheet pan.

  • Repeat with remaining strawberries.

Decoration Options

  • Dip a fork into melted chocolate/candy melts and drizzle over the dipped strawberries.

  • Dip half of the chocolate covered strawberry into other colored candy melts.

  • Roll dipped strawberries into colorful sprinkles or decorator sugar.

  • Sprinkle freshly dipped strawberries with sprinkles or nonpareils.

Chill

  • Place in the refrigerator to set for 15 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator after that so that the chocolate doesn’t sweat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1berry | Calories: 160cal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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What is a quote about chocolate and strawberries? ›

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  • “Happiness is a bowl of chocolate-covered strawberries.” - ...
  • “All you need is love. ...
  • “Life is like a box of chocolate-covered strawberries; you never know what you're gonna get.” -

Why can't you refrigerate dolci fruttas? ›

If moisture becomes an issue, try stirring in vegetable oil or shortening, by the teaspoonful, to thin the chocolate. Dolci should always remain free from moisture, which is why we recommend that it not be refrigerated at any time.

Why can't you refrigerate chocolate-covered strawberries? ›

Rapid changes in temperature.

Moving the strawberries from a cool environment, like a fridge, to a warmer one, like a picnic table on a summer day, (or vice versa) is a recipe for condensation. “When warm strawberries come into contact with cooler chocolate, moisture forms on the chocolate's surface,” Johnson says.

Why do people give chocolate-covered strawberries on Valentine's Day? ›

Throughout history, cultures worldwide have revered chocolate, strawberries, and their combination as natural aphrodisiacs that can help set the mood for romance. This has helped people associate indulgent chocolate-covered strawberries with love and sensuality, making them a popular Valentine's Day gift.

What is a good quote about strawberry? ›

Cute strawberry captions for instagram
  • You're berry cute!
  • Strawberry kisses and summer dreams.
  • Sweet like strawberries, cute like me.
  • Sending you strawberry love.
  • Love at first bite.
  • Life is better with strawberries and kisses.
  • Strawberry smiles and happy vibes.
  • Cuteness overloaded with strawberries!

What is a nice quote about Strawberry? ›

Strawberries are full of love & happiness. Chocolate makes my strawberries quiver in anticipation.

Should you make chocolate covered strawberries the night before or day of? ›

PRO TIP: We think chocolate covered strawberries taste best when eaten the same day they're made. But if you'd like to store them overnight, put them in the fridge and let the berries sit at room temperature for around 30 minutes before serving.

Should strawberries be cold before dipping in chocolate? ›

It is very hard because strawberries are made of 90% water. Do not dip when they are very cold, try to use room temperature strawberries. For an even better result, do not put them in the refrigerator but in a cold place.

Can you eat chocolate covered strawberries the next day? ›

You can leave chocolate covered strawberries out overnight if you'll be eating them within 24 hours. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator and eat them within two to three days. However, they're best enjoyed at room temperature within 24 hours.

What is a catchy saying about chocolate? ›

Numbered List of 20 Cute Chocolate Slogan Ideas
  • "Chocolate kisses for your sweetest moments"
  • "Sweetness filled in every chocolate delight"
  • "Sprinkle some love with our cute chocolates"
  • "A little bit of sweetness goes a long way"
  • "Adorable chocolates to brighten up your day"
  • "Love packed in every cute chocolate"

What are two three lines about strawberries? ›

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, and they also contain iron and other minerals. Strawberry plants grow in mild regions all over the world. The United States and Canada are leading producers of strawberries. Many countries have developed their own strawberry varieties to suit their climate.

Why do strawberries and chocolate go together? ›

Berries bring a lot of freshness to an already smooth and delicious chocolate. It is very sexy to share food, so feeding each other chocolate covered juicy strawberries or simply melted warm chocolate drizzled over assorted fresh berries is a must on Valentine's Day.

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