Valentine Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Printable)
Fresh strawberries dipped in smooth chocolate and sprinkled with mixed nuts for a delightful treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 12 large fresh strawberries with stems attached
→ Chocolate
02 - 5 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (optional for smoother texture)
→ Toppings
04 - 1/3 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash strawberries gently and pat completely dry with paper towels. Ensure they are thoroughly dry to ensure proper chocolate adhesion.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and transfer.
03 - Combine chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl. Melt using a double boiler over simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
04 - Holding each strawberry by the green stem, dip into melted chocolate and rotate to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off for a clean finish.
05 - Immediately sprinkle or roll the chocolate-coated strawberry in chopped nuts, pressing gently to ensure even coverage.
06 - Place finished strawberries on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strawberries. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate sets.
07 - Serve immediately or store lightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
# Expert Advice:
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- The contrast between cold juicy strawberries and silky chocolate hits different when youve been together long enough that presentation matters but effort feels natural
- Making these together becomes its own memory, especially when someone inevitably discovers chocolate works better as finger paint than dipping medium
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- Water is chocolates mortal enemy—dry your strawberries like your life depends on it, because one drop of moisture ruins the whole bowl
- Room temperature chocolate sets prettier than fridge-chocolate, but the fridge is your friend when time is running short
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- Double everything if youre making these for a date, because half the bowl disappears during taste testing
- White chocolate drizzled over the dark chocolate makes them look like you spent hours on decoration