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    Home » Recipe Index » Entertaining

    Valentines Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    January 30, 2022 Updated October 11, 2022 By Rebecca Desserts, Entertaining, Holiday Recipe

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    3 chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles on a blue plate
    chocolate covered strawberries with heart sprinkles and a text overlay

    These Valentines chocolate covered strawberries will be your new favorite Valentine's treat. These juicy strawberries dunked in silky chocolate take just 5-7 minutes to make, and are so delicious.

    Plus they're not perfect for Feb 14th, they're also great any other day.... because chocolate + strawberries. Serve them with Ravioli with Mushroom Cream Sauce or with your Waffles for Galentine's Day.

    three chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles on a blue plate with ingredients around it

    Table of contents

    • How will these Valentine's Day strawberries make your life easier?
    • What makes these strawberries so good?
    • How do I make the chocolate covered strawberries?
    • Substitutions/Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will these Valentine's Day strawberries make your life easier?

    Whether you're single or have a significant other, you definitely need something special to eat on Valentine's Day. Lots of fancy Valentine's Day desserts take time, or cost a lot of money.

    But these super easy 5ish minute Valentines chocolate covered strawberries won't take you long or cost you much money. Sprinkles are the key, they turn a delicious 2 ingredient dessert into a FUN delicious 2 ingredient dessert.

    Here are a couple other Valentines (or Galentines! recipes: Gnocchi Carbonara, Peach and Prosciutto Caprese Pizza, Lemon Carbonara, Easy Strawberry Salad, Baked Salmon in Parchment Paper, and Pan Seared Pork Chops. OR make WAFFLES for Galentine's Day.

    What makes these strawberries so good?

    • Strawberries
    • Chocolate chips
    • Pink sprinkles

    How do I make the chocolate covered strawberries?

    To start making your Valentines chocolate covered strawberries, wash and dry each of your 8 strawberries. They need to be completely dry for the chocolate to stick to them.

    Have everything set up before heating the chocolate because it doesn't stick well as it cools off. So get strawberries ready and get sprinkles out.

    a small glass bowl full of chocolate chips

    Pour ½ c chocolate chips into a small, microwave safe mixing bowl. Microwave them in increments of 20 seconds, and then stir, so it doesn't get overcooked and turn chalky. Stir until smooth.

    hand holding a small strawberry covered in chocolate

    Grab each strawberry by the leaves and dip into the melted chocolate. Roll around the chocolate until most of the strawberry is covered. Let excess chocolate drip off of strawberry, or scrape it off using the side of the bowl.

    Transfer your Valentines chocolate covered strawberries to a small lined baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper on it. Repeat with each strawberry.

    8 chocolate covered strawberries on a cookie sheet

    Now that all the strawberries are dipped and on a cookie sheet, you get to sprinkle the sprinkles over each strawberry. Press into chocolate if needed. Use whatever sprinkles you like! I recommend anything pink &/or white.

    Transfer your Valentines chocolate covered strawberries to the fridge and refrigerate, uncovered for at least 15 minutes, or up to one day for peak freshness. Strawberries tend to ripen and get a bit watery after 2 days, chocolate can discolor.

    Substitutions/Expert Tips

    • Dry strawberries completely before dipping them in the chocolate. It will stick better to dry berries. Room temperature berries are also better.
    • Use your favorite type of chocolate to make these Valentines chocolate covered strawberries, I love these dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate chips.
    • If chocolate starts to not stick to your berries after dipping a few (and they're dry) reheat the chocolate for 10 seconds. Don't reheat it multiple times because the chocolate will start to get chalky.
    • Strawberries will continue to ripen and chocolate may discolor if left in fridge for more than a day or 2. They really aren't good after a day or so. Trust me.
    • Double or triple this Valentines chocolate covered strawberries recipe to make a large batch!

    FAQ

    How to make chocolate covered strawberries for valentine's

    Step 1: Melt chocolate chips and stir until they're silky smooth, just like in this Valentines chocolate covered strawberries recipe.
    Step 2: Sprinkle sprinkles or other toppings on them. Valentines chocolate covered strawberries are super easy and can be decorated however you want. They can be simple like this or you can use a piping bag and pipe other chocolate on them.

    Can chocolate dipped strawberries be made the day before?

    Yes! Chocolate dipped strawberries need at least 20 or so minutes to harden. I wouldn't refrigerate them for more than a day or 2 because the chocolate can develop white spots and the strawberries can get too ripe.

    How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?

    The best way to prepare your strawberries so the chocolate sticks to them well is to leave them out at room temperature before dipping, and make sure they're DRY. The chocolate will just slide off of wet strawberries or it won't stick to them at all.

    Also, dip your Valentines chocolate covered strawberries quickly, chocolate doesn't stick as well as it starts to harden. So you may need to heat chocolate up in batches if you're dipping a lot.

    three chocolate covered strawberries with heart sprinkles on a plate with ingredients in background

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Strawberries: Chicken and Strawberry Salad, Fresh Strawberry Sauce, or this Strawberry Banana Smoothie.
    • Chocolate: Small Batch Double Chocolate Cookies, Small Batch PB Cookies, PB Energy Bites.

    Did you make these Valentines chocolate covered strawberries? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!

    three chocolate covered strawberries with heart sprinkles on a plate with ingredients in background
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    5 from 6 votes

    Valentines Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    These Valentines chocolate covered strawberries will be your new favorite Valentine's treat. These juicy strawberries dunked in silky chocolate take just 5-7 minutes to make, and are so delicious.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 8 berries
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • Small mixing bowl (microwave safe)
    • spoon
    • Small cookie sheet
    • Baking Mat or Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • 8 strawberries
    • ½ cup chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup pink sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Before starting, make sure that each berry is washed well and completely dry.
    • Pour ½ c chocolate chips into a small microwave safe mixing bowl. Place in microwave and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir with a spoon. Return to microwave and cook in 20 second increments and stir until chocolate is shiny and smooth. It should take about 60-90 seconds.
    • Then grab each strawberry by the leaves and dip into chocolate. Roll around until most of the strawberry is covered with chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off of strawberry, then transfer to a small cookie sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper on it. Repeat with each strawberry.
    • After all strawberries are dipped and on a cookie sheet, sprinkle the sprinkles over each strawberry. Press into chocolate if needed.
    • Transfer to fridge and refrigerate uncovered for at least 15 minutes, up to one day.

    Video

    Valentine's Day Strawberries with Chocolate

    Notes

    • Make sure your strawberries are  completely dry before dipping them. Chocolate will stick better to dry berries, also it's easier to use room temperature berries too.
    • I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, use your favorite type of chocolate
    • If chocolate starts to not stick to your berries and they're dry, reheat the chocolate for 10 or so seconds. It doesn't stick as well after it hardens. But just do this once or your chocolate will get chalky.
    • Strawberries will continue to ripen and chocolate may discolor if left in fridge for more than a day or 2.
    • This recipe is easily doubled or tripled + to make a big batch.

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    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Annette says

      February 03, 2021 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      The chocolate-covered strawberries look delicious and so easy to make!! Thanks for recipe!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 03, 2021 at 9:16 am

        they totally are!

        Reply
    2. Katherine says

      February 03, 2021 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      I'm all for a quick treat! This looks so good and I love the little sprinkles.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 03, 2021 at 9:43 am

        the sprinkles are the best part!

        Reply
    3. Wanda says

      February 03, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Such a fun treat to make and enjoy, especially with the kids on Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 04, 2021 at 1:14 pm

        totally agree!

        Reply
    4. Dannii says

      February 03, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      You can't beat chocolate dipped strawberries. The ultimate Valentine's Day treat.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 04, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        EXACTLY!!!! they're so good

        Reply
    5. Jacque Hastert says

      February 03, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      I have everything to make these tonight! I just told my girls and showed them the picture and they are super excited to make them. I can't wait we love the combo of chocolate and strawberry together.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 04, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        yay! love when you've got everything to make a recipe you find online! enjoy

        Reply
    6. Claudia Lamascolo says

      February 03, 2021 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      I love chocolate covered berries and this surely is so easy to do my self I wont order them online anymore thanks!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 04, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        exactly! great to hear

        Reply

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