How to Make a Strawberry Heart
Servings 30 hearts
These heart-shaped strawberries are the most adorable treat perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or your next date night! Learn how to make a strawberry heart the easy way with this simple step-by-step tutorial. You just need 3 simple ingredients and a little time!
Ingredients
- 15 fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
To Make Strawberry Hearts
- Wash the strawberries and thoroughly pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Using a small, sharp knife, remove the stem from the top of the strawberry.
- Place the strawberry stem-side down on a cutting board and slice the strawberry in half lengthwise.
- Place the strawberry half, with the flat sliced side down, on a cutting board.
- Cut a small V-shape at the top center of each strawberry half to resemble a heart.
- Perfect the heart shape by trimming the tops and sides of the strawberry heart with the knife, if necessary.
To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
- Carefully insert a wooden stick at the bottom of each strawberry heart.
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals, until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring in between each interval.
- Use the stick to dip the top of each strawberry heart into the melted chocolate. Allow the strawberries to dry upright or place them flat side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet until the chocolate firms up. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Thoroughly dry the strawberries before dipping them in the melted chocolate, otherwise the melted chocolate won’t adhere properly.
- If the melted chocolate starts to thicken and is not coating the strawberries as well, pop it back into the microwave for 20-30 more seconds to make it smooth again.
- These strawberry hearts are best served fresh since the strawberries start to lose their freshness if sitting for too long.
- A foam floral foam block works perfectly when allowing the chocolate on the strawberries to set, but you can also use a cake pop stand. You can find a foam floral block at your local craft store or on Amazon. If you don’t own these supplies, you can line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the strawberry hearts on there to dry instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.04mg
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