Valentines Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ideas (2024)

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  • Kabrena Williams
  • January 2, 2023
  • 4 minute read

Give your Valentine something extra special this time of year with a homemade batch of Chocolate-dipped Strawberries! Not only are they romantic and pretty, but the different looks featured in this round-up should inspire you to find an easy recipe to whip in no time.

Try experimenting with different types of chocolate and sauces to create unique looks and textures, or stick with the classic chocolate covered strawberries for a simple yet decadent dessert.

Whether you’re celebrating the season solo, with a partner, or having friends over for sweets – make sure to add these delicious treats into your mix on Valentine’s Day. So why wait? Start browsing through the list!

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Mochi Chcolate Covered Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Eat Cho Food

Why we chose it:Strawberries call for something different but equally satisfying to your tastebuds on special occasions such as Valentine’s day. Here in the U.S., we are well-acclimated to mochi desserts, so adding that component to your milk chocolate covered strawberries is simply genius.

Crave-worthy ingredient: Mochi, obviously. It births the perfect chocolate treat with a slightly different twist than plain ole chocolate covered strawberries.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Hangry Woman

Why we chose it: Enjoy tasty treats like this recipe without worrying about adding excess sugar to your system. This recipe usesLily’s no sugar added chocolate chipsto replace the semi-sweet chocolate chips, making it an excellent option for those looking to cut down on their sugar intake while still enjoying the delicious flavors we all know and love.

Crave-worthy ingredient: Juicy strawberries. Perhaps, it’s food blogger Hangry Woman’s picture showcasing fresh strawberries, but this valentine’s treat recipe definitely has us drooling for more.

Avocado oil is the hero of this recipe, and it’s no wonder everyone loves it—countless reviews praise the blogger’s choice of using it over coconut oil.

Dark, White, and Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Sugar Geek Show

Why we chose it: In the best way possible, you get to enjoy all three chocolates. From dark chocolate to a nice white chocolate drizzle, this recipe is undeniably delicious and irresistible. However, if playing with color is fun, this recipe calls for you to melt white chocolate chips and dark chocolate (or callets) from Callebaut.

Crave-worthy ingredient: She gets a star rating from us for providing plenty of chocolate brands that she trusts to use for this recipe. Paired with food blogger Sugar Geek Show’s helpful step-by-step instructions, there is nothing not to love about this valentine’s recipe.

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Infused Chocolate Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Divas Can Cook

Why we chose it: If you’re on the hunt for a romantic and mutually-beneficial valentine’s recipe, this might be it! Yes, these Valentine’s day strawberries are infused with Moscato champagne. Food blogger, Divas Can Cook hubby isn’t a sweet person but loves this, so it’s hubby approved.

What we love about this is that she’s upfront about what chocolate she likes and invites anyone following this recipe to use whatever brand of chocolate you prefer, just don’t forget to use the reminaing melted chocolate to top off your sweet treats.

Crave-worthy ingredient: You can’t have the perfect chocolate-covered strawberries without jumbo strawberries! And these strawberries are big, juicy, and absolutely perfect for infusing with your favorite wine.

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White Chocolate Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Southern Living

Why we chose it: A printable recipe card is paired with a video to follow along, which makes us sold on following this recipe. The simplicity of using a different color of chocolate chips resulting in something so visually appealing, quickly makes this a romantic dessert to remember that will add to your love day menu in the most perfect way possible.

Also, if you’re making more than 12, add an element of surprise with presenting them as a box of chocolates.

Crave-worthy ingredient: White chocolate melts and/or chips will always be our favorite! With just the right amount of sweetness, it’s difficult to stop eating these decadent and what will be your new favorite treats.

Bright Pink Chocolate Drizzle Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Alekas Get Together

Why we chose it: Talk about a recipe that solely calls for pink candy melts!Looking for a fun valentine’s dessert that’s bursting with bright colors? Try these Bright Pink Chocolate Drizzle Strawberries! These sweet treats are made with melted pink chocolate and topped off with prink sprinkles and sparkling white sugar to add some extra flair to your valentine’s celebration.

Crave-worthy ingredient: Melted pink chocolate. Go read the full recipe right away if you’re objective is to get a head start on adding a delightfulintine-themed valentine dessert to your spread.

Strawberry Crunch Strawberries

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Food Blogger: Savvy Homebody

Why we chose it: If you love the strawberry shortcake icecream bar, tou love the strawberry shortcake icecream bar, then you will absolutely adore these Strawberry Crunch Strawberries. This valentine treat is made with white chocolate candy melts, and no bake strawberry crunch mix.

Crave-worthy ingredient: Hands down, the strawberry cruch mix. You’ll be thanking yourself that you made these unique strawberry covered desserts.It’s the perfect recipe for the person who likes to have fun in the kitchen and create a dessert guaranteed to impress your valentine.

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Valentines Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ideas (2024)

FAQs

How much in advance can I make chocolate-covered strawberries? ›

Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Follow the instructions in this video and in the next couple of slides to make a batch of chocolate-covered strawberries in less than an hour—you can even make them up to two days in advance. They're perfect for Valentine's Day, a dessert party, or any romantic occasion.

How to make a chocolate covered strawberry arrangement? ›

Assembling a strawberry bouquet

Lay your sheets of crepe paper, baking paper, or wrapping paper on a flat surface and arrange the chocolate-coated strawberries on top. Use a rubber band to secure the skewers together and wrap the paper around them, covering as much of the skewers as possible.

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.

What not to do when making chocolate-covered strawberries? ›

Things to Avoid

Washing the berries will make it that much easier for the water to ruin the melted chocolate. Keep this in mind while using a double boil method too! You don't want to let your water and chocolate mix, or you might find yourself headed back out to the store.

Do you refrigerate strawberries after dipping in chocolate? ›

If you're planning on saving your chocolate covered strawberries for more than one day, yep, they'll need to be refrigerated. Unfortunately, this means that they will sweat a little bit. To minimize sweating, place a couple sheets of paper towels into the bottom of an airtight container.

Should you make chocolate covered strawberries the night before? ›

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. Check out all of our Chocolate Covered Strawberry recipes here!

What chocolate is best for dipping strawberries? ›

They only take 10 minutes to create, but will be a heartfelt gift that will mean the world to your Valentine. Here's everything you need to know: The best chocolate for chocolate-covered strawberries: We recommend using standard semisweet chocolate chips, but you can use dark chocolate, too.

What to use to decorate chocolate covered strawberries? ›

For some extra fun, use our Ceramic Fondue Set to dip your strawberries in melted Light Cocoa Candy Melts candy, then decorate using your favorite topping. We suggest mini chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, crushed chocolate cookies and, of course, sprinkles!

How to get the right consistency for chocolate covered strawberries? ›

Temper the chocolate.

Once you've melted the chocolate and it's smooth, remove the bowl from heat and add the reserved chocolate chips. Stir them into the mixture until they melt. The chocolate added at the end will help temper the warm chocolate to make it the right consistency and temperature for dipping.

How do you keep chocolate covered strawberries from getting soggy? ›

The Bottom Line

If you're searching for how to store chocolate-covered strawberries, your best bet is to transfer them to a dark, airtight container and place them in the refrigerator at 40°F in a drawer that has the humidity set to less than 50%.

How to stop chocolate covered strawberries from sweating? ›

Store in a cool, dry place

If you're planning to eat the chocolate-covered strawberries on the same day, store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and uncovered. It is best to not refrigerate them, as this will keep them fresh and prevent them from sweating.

Why aren't my chocolate covered strawberries hardening? ›

Your strawberries must be clean, but also totally dry before dipping. Water and melted chocolate don't mix well, and if there are drops of water on your strawberries, the coating won't stick no matter how hard you try!

How much in advance can you make chocolate covered strawberries? ›

Chocolate covered strawberries are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare them a day in advance. Once the chocolate has hardened, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove them about 30 minutes before serving to let them come to room temperature, enhancing their flavor and texture.

How to prep strawberries for dipping in chocolate? ›

I found that conventionally-grown strawberries work better than organic strawberries for chocolate dipping. Drain out the water and rinse your strawberries, then dry them GENTLY on a paper towel. Make sure they are very dry or the chocolate will not stick to the strawberries.

How far in advance can I make chocolate covered treats? ›

How far ahead can I make Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats? These Rice Krispie Treats can be stored for up to 4-5 days at room temperature, so you can make them ahead about 3-4 days.

How quickly do chocolate covered strawberries go bad? ›

Chocolate-covered strawberries are best enjoyed the day they are made or received. Stored at room temperature, they'll only last about one day. If stored in the fridge, you can extend their shelf life to two to three days, but typically not much longer.

When you make chocolate covered strawberries do you put them in the freezer? ›

Freezer: Three Months

Freezing your chocolate covered strawberries is ideal if you want to save them for later or have them as a small snack every day. To freeze them, place them on a foil sheet about one inch apart from one another until they are solid. This will prevent them from sticking together.

How long does it take chocolate covered strawberries to harden at room temperature? ›

Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

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