These bite-sized Chocolate Covered Heart Shaped Strawberries are a fun, festive twist on a classic recipe.
By slicing and shaping fresh strawberries into heart forms before dipping them in smooth, melted chocolate, you create a beautiful and delicious treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any romantic occasion.
For more delicious ideas, be sure to check out all of our Valentine's Day Recipes to make your celebration even sweeter!
Whether serving them at a party or gifting them to someone special, chocolate covered strawberry hearts are an effortless way to make any celebration sweeter.
These bite-sized sweets are easy to make with just a few ingredients and can be customized with white or dark chocolate, sprinkles, or drizzles for added decoration.
If you're looking for a more traditional recipes, try my DIY Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe.
Table of Contents
- Why you'll LOVE this recipe:
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed:
- Recipe Substitutions
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
- Step 3: Decorate the Strawberry Hearts
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Top Recipe Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Looking for MORE recipes?
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Why you'll LOVE this recipe:
Easy to Make – Simple steps and minimal ingredients make this a stress-free dessert.
Perfect for Special Occasions – Great for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, weddings, or romantic celebrations.
Adorabler – The heart-shaped strawberries add an extra touch of charm and elegance.
Customizable – Readers can use milk, dark, or white chocolate and add toppings like sprinkles, nuts, or drizzled chocolate.
Great for Gifting – A homemade treat that looks impressive and tastes delicious, making it a thoughtful gift.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Merckens White Chocolate Melting Wafers by Cambie, White Melting Chocolate, Candy Melts & Baking Chocolate, For Dipping, Covering, Desserts & Baking, 1 lb
Wilton Candy Melts Candy And Chocolate Melting Pot, 2.5 Cups Capacity, Assorted Colors, PlasticPatelai 3 Pieces Candy Dipping Tools Chocolate Dipping Fork Spoons Set 2 Pieces Culinary Decorating Spoons Chef Art Pencil for Decorative Plates Stainless Steel(Classic Style)Norcalway Condiment Squeeze Bottles for Sauces Liquids - 12 OZ Kitchen Squirt Bottles for Liquids - Plastic Condiment Bottles for Sauce, Ketchup, Dressing, Oil - Easy Pour & Clean
Main Ingredients Needed:
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Recipe Substitutions
Instead of drizzling melted white chocolate on top, try sprinkling crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or drizzled caramel sauce on top of the strawberries.
Use sugar-free chocolate for a lower-sugar version.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gently pull off the strawberry stems without cutting them. Slice the strawberries in half and lay them flat, placing the pointed ends together to form a heart. Secure with a toothpick, keeping it partially inserted for easy dipping. Assembling multiple hearts takes just minutes.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
Step 2: Melt a few squares of almond bark following the package instructions—I prefer using the microwave with the tips mentioned earlier. Ensure strawberries are completely dry by patting them with a paper towel before dipping. Fully coat each strawberry in melted chocolate, shaping them into hearts as you dip. Place on wax paper to set, then trim any excess chocolate once dried.
Step 3: Decorate the Strawberry Hearts
Step 3: Melt 2 to 4 squares of white chocolate almond bark as directed. Transfer to a drizzle bottle and squeeze over the chocolate hearts.
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Top Recipe Tips
- Just before dipping the strawberries wipe them off with a paper towel to make sure they're as dry as can be. Melted chocolate and water do not mix well at all.
- Make sure you leave some of the toothpicks sticking out of the strawberries to create a handle that will help you when dipping them in the chocolate.
- Lay the freshly dipped strawberries on waxed paper or parchment baking sheets so they can easily be removed to a serving tray.
Recipe FAQ's
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Chocolate-covered strawberries are best enjoyed the same day they are made for the freshest taste and texture. However, if needed, they can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator in a single layer on parchment paper. After that, the strawberries may start to release moisture, causing the chocolate to sweat and the fruit to soften. For the best results, prepare them as close to serving time as possible.
Chocolate-covered strawberries sweat due to condensation forming when they move from a cold environment to a warmer one. To minimize this, avoid refrigeration if possible, store them in an airtight container with paper towels, and let them sit at room temperature before serving.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerator: Once the chocolate sets, store chocolate-covered strawberries at room temperature on a parchment-lined tray or container. Lightly cover with parchment if needed. Refrigeration may cause condensation on the surface.
Freezer: Chocolate covered strawberries should not be frozen.
Looking for MORE recipes?
Try my Valentines Day Ice Cream Floats or my Heart Shaped Oreo Truffles.
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Chocolate Covered Heart Shaped Strawberries
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Take the stem off of the strawberries, don’t cut the stem, just pull it off.
- Cut the strawberries in half and lay them flat on a cutting board. Place them together with the pointy bottoms touching.
- Secure them with a toothpick and you have a heart.
- Try not to put the toothpick all the way through so you have something to hold on to while you dip the strawberries in the chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate almond bark in the microwave according to the instructions on back of the package.
- Holding one end of the toothpick, carefully dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate, trying to get the whole strawberry covered.
- Once they’re dipped, they begin to look like hearts.
- Set them on a piece of wax paper to dry completely; about an hour or so.
- After they’ve dried, you may need to trim some of the melted chocolate away.
- After the strawberries have dried completely, melt the white chocolate and drizzle on top of the hearts.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Joanna Sormunen says
What a lovely and delicious idea!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Hi, Lois! These strawberries are so cute - I love the idea of making them into hearts 🙂 Just dropping by to thank you for linking up to Freedom Fridays and to let you know that we'll be featuring you tonight - you can grab a button if you'd like one! We can't wait to see what you share this week! Hugs!!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Ooh, those sound totally amazing!!! Pinning, and I featured this today on my blog!
Cathy McInnes says
What a creative, yummy idea! These look good enough to eat and share some if you must! Checking these out from In and Out kitchen link party and I pinned this chocolate goodness 🙂
Cathy
Marlys Folly says
Love this idea.
Bright and Beautiful Life says
WOW! These are gorgeous. Who wouldn't want to eat these delicious beauties on Valentine's Day? Thanks for sharing at Making Monday. Have a great week.
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
Jodee Weiland says
Very clever, very cute and creative idea! This is such a cute idea, especially with Valentine's Day coming up! Thanks for sharing!
Maria says
These are so sweet! I love how you made the hearts out of the strawberries 🙂
MJ says
Those look so delicious! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
fromcalculustocupcakes says
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!