22 Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Desserts That Give Us Major Heart Eyes
Give us a dozen chocolate strawberries over roses any day....
Getting a bouquet of roses is cute and all... but we're really all about having a few dozen chocolate-covered strawberries this Valentine's Day (or any day, for that matter). Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of the best (and easiest!) desserts to make in a flash, but adding the combo to our recipes for pie, cake, and even egg rolls(?!) really elevates any occasion. It's simple math, really: strawberries + chocolate = good. But strawberries + chocolate + brownies? Much better. So make one of these over-the-top chocolate-covered strawberry desserts to really jazz up your Valentine's Day this year.
First things first, you can't have chocolate strawberry cheesecakes without getting your chocolate-covering technique down. Our breakdown in our chocolate-covered strawberries recipe outlines some handy tips and tricks. The process is actually pretty simple: You rinse and pat dry strawberries, then melt your chocolate. You can melt chocolate the fancy way in a double boiler (which really only sounds fancy—it's super-simple), or you can just melt it in the microwave in a heatproof bowl. The key thing here is you must make sure your strawberries are indeed dry before you proceed! That will ensure your chocolate will properly stick and avoid having any moisture to disturb all that delicious crystallization.
Now that you're basically a chocolatier, there's nothing you can't coat in chocolate! We see a lot of chocolate-covered strawberry pies in your future.
For even more sweet, celebratory treats, check out our sweet Valentine's Day cookies next! We've also got plenty of dinner inspiration ideas to really bring the romance (50 romantic dinners and counting, in fact). Be sure to round out your meal with one of these ultra-romantic Valentine's Day cocktails, for good measure.
Classic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Is there anything better than chocolate-covered strawberries? We think not. They're indulgent and classy, romantic and a little cheesy—just sweet enough to make you and your loved ones smile.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecakes
Chocolate-covered strawberries + cheesecake = OMG. Plus, since you're covering them in chocolate, you don't have to worry about your cheesecakes cracking. Win!
Get the Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes recipe.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Pie
This takes chocolate-covered strawberries to a whole new delicious level. The best part? No oven needed for this simple yet impressive dessert!
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Shooters
Shoot your shot with this, dare we say, kind of romantic shot recipe. No cocktail shaker? Mix in a glass with ice and strain into a measuring glass for easy pouring!
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cups
For this no-bake dessert, we made edible cups out of chocolate and filled them with a light and airy chocolate mousse for a decadent dessert. Top it off with a strawberry, and you'll have the perfect shareable dessert.
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers
Few desserts say summer like strawberry shortcake. This grilled version gets upgraded with the s'mores treatment: toasty marshmallows and gooey melted chocolate. It may not be traditional, but it's freakin' delicious.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Jell-O Shots
Turn strawberries into shot glasses with this easy recipe that takes chocolate-covered strawberries to a new level.
Chocolate Cheesecake Egg Rolls
Craving chocolate cheesecake but don't have 8 hours to make one? Look no further. These egg rolls are filled with a no-bake chocolate cheesecake filling that gets fried up and is ready to serve in just 30 minutes. We love the strawberries in them, but you can add raspberries or skip the fruit altogether!
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
Fair warning, this is an involved recipe you'll want to read through a few times before you get started. But here's the thing, it's 110% worth it. Not only does it look prettier than most things you can buy at a bakery, it tastes just as amazing too.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cubes
This genius hack uses ice cube trays to make chocolate-covered strawberries. Get your kids to help!
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies
Use a store-bought brownie mix plus some strawberries to make these decadent ganache-topped brownies. It'll be love at first bite!
Easy Chocolate Fondue
It doesn't get more classic than fondue. Whether you're serving it up as an easy appetizer or as the cherry on top dessert to your dinner party spread, it's a simple but effective dip perfect for sweet and savory pairings. Our homemade chocolate fondue recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and works with so many dippers, making it an ideal last-minute addition to your menu. Plus, we used two kinds of chocolate to make this extra rich... it's truly unforgettable.
Get the Chocolate Fondue recipe.
Vodka Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
The classic we all know and love—chocolate-covered strawberries—with a boozy twist. You might never go back to regular strawberries!
Nutella Strawberry Brie Bites
Just when we thought we couldn't be any more obsessed with brie, another crazy combination pops into mind. Honestly, we're not sure who on Team Delish dreamt up a recipe where Nutella, strawberries, and brie coexist together in one mini bite, but we're so grateful for them.
Get the Nutella Strawberry Brie Bites recipe.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Fudge
We use store-bought vanilla frosting combined with white chocolate chips for the sexiest, easiest dessert you'll ever make.
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
These sweet chimichangas (yes, made of tortillas!) are kind of like our cheesecake egg rolls—trust us, it works!
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry S'mores
S'mores are the dessert of summer—and once you add strawberries, you'll be glad we found a way s'mores season last into the winter. It's makes the backyard campfire favorite something of legend.
Strawberry Shortcake Fudge
How do you make fudge taste like strawberry shortcake? Easy! Simply stir in some Jell-O mix. It may sound cray, but it works wonderfully.
Get the Strawberry Shortcake Fudge recipe.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cocoa Pebbles Treats
Fans of Cocoa Pebbles cereal will go crazy for these chocolatey treats that combine the richness of chocolate with tart freeze-dried strawberries. While you may be tempted to dig in right away, letting them cool to room temperature before slicing is necessary to avoid a gooey (albeit delicious) marshmallow mess.
Get the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cocoa Pebbles Treats recipe.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecakes
Serve chocolate-covered strawberries on top of tiny cheesecakes for an extra-special dessert.
Get the Mini Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake recipe.
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.