Whether you're planning for the ultimate date night, a special Valentine's Day dinner or an evening at home with the family and you need a delicious dessert to finish off the evening—these dessert recipes may be just exactly what you were looking for.
Thankfully, these can be made ahead of time so you can concentrate on the ones you love.
How to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries:
- Wash and dry the strawberries.
- Prepare desired toppings (nuts, toasted coconut, etc.)
- Prepare your workspace with a parchment lined baking tray to place the dipped strawberries on.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Dip the strawberries in melted chocolate.
- Coat in desired toppings.
- Lay the strawberries on prepared baking sheet and allow them to rest until the chocolate has set.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Topping ideas for Chocolate Covered Strawberries:
- Chopped Nuts (peanuts, pistachios, pecans, etc.)
- Toasted coconut
- Sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips (any flavor)
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Crushed Oreo cookies
- Melted white chocolate
- Crushed candy canes
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 ounces pink candy melts
1/4 tsp. canola or vegetable oil
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Conversation heart candies and sprinkles, for decorating
DIRECTIONS
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- With a double boiler or microwave, melt white chocolate and candy melts together. If using a microwave, stir chocolate every 20 seconds. Once melted and smooth, stir in oil, then set aside.
- Melt semisweet chocolate the same way the melted white chocolate was prepared. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread out into a large rectangle using a spoon or rubber spatula. Drizzle white chocolate mixture on top, then use a knife or toothpick to swirl layers together. Sprinkle top of bark with conversation hearts and sprinkles.
- Refrigerate to set, 2 hours. Once hardened, break into pieces as large or as small as desired and serve.