Valentine's Day chocolate covered strawberries
Valentine’s Day chocolate covered strawberries, a homemade treat that works for anniversaries, parties, and special occasions.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (washed and thoroughly dried)
- ½ cup White chocolate chips
- ½ cup Milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup Ruby chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Valentine's Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Add each type of chocolate callet to its own microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat one bowl at a time in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each round, until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Hold a strawberry by the stem or top and dip it into one of the melted chocolates, turning gently to coat.
- Place it on the tray and repeat with the remaining strawberries. Let them rest for 5–10 minutes so the coating firms up slightly.
- Spoon any leftover melted chocolate into small piping bags or plastic sandwich bags.
- Cut a tiny tip from the piping bag and drizzle thin lines over the strawberries using contrasting chocolate colors. Work slowly for neat designs.
- Finish by sprinkling decorations over the strawberries before the drizzle fully sets. Leave them at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the chocolate is firm.
Notes
- Dry strawberries are key: Any moisture including condensation will cause the chocolate to seize, so wash and dry strawberries well ahead of time.
- Control the chocolate texture: If the chocolate thickens while working, reheat it for 10–15 seconds and stir until smooth again.
- Timing matters for drizzling: Let the first chocolate layer set slightly so the drizzle sits on top instead of melting in.
- Best storage: Store finished strawberries in a single layer. Avoid airtight containers unless lined with paper towels to reduce moisture.
- Serving tip: These taste best the same day they’re made, when the strawberries are fresh and the chocolate still has a clean snap.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.2mg
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