Strawberry Chocolate Candies are the perfect sweet treat for all the special someones in your life! Decadent desserts like this are great for Valentine's Day, and people love the delicious strawberry centers. Find out how to make this heart-shaped candy today with just three simple ingredients!
These are great for the season of love - or anytime that you get that craving. Instead of making traditional chocolate-covered strawberries, why not try something new? This soft centered confectionery tastes just like the fine chocolates that you'd buy from the store!
​Add this simple chocolate recipe to your list of sweet ways to spoil your family and friends. It's the tastiest treat, perfect for gift exchange ideas, and a great way to use fresh strawberries. Each bite has that individual flavor of strawberry and chocolate - yet combines perfect to make the best candy and treat.
If you're a fan of candies, be sure to try these Candy Cane Brownie Cookies and these Mini Egg Brownies!
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Ingredients
- Semi sweet chocolate chips - Read below for the best tips on how to melt chocolate.
- Strawberries - Chop them up nice and small.
- Sugar - For added sweetness and to help the berries release their juice.Â
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Strawberry Chocolate Candies
Step One: Add the strawberries and sugar together in a bowl. Place in the fridge to rest.Â
Step Two: Melt the chocolates in a microwave-safe bowl or a double broiler.
Step Three: Coat the sides of the mold with the melted chocolate. Let it harden in the fridge.
Step Four: Drain the juice from the strawberries and then add the chopped strawberries to the molds. Cover with the rest of the chocolate. Let them chill for a short time and then serve immediately.
Top Tip
Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Stir after each time and repeat until they are melted 75%. Then, let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Stir to finish melting.
Substitutions
- Dark chocolate - You can use dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even a combination.Â
Variations
- Fruit - Change the type of fruit used in these sweet treats! This is how a new product is created quickly - so adding things like cherries or blueberries is a great option.
Be sure to check out these Chocolate Cherry Brownies for a fun and yummy flavor!
Equipment
Chocolate molds are a must for making these hand-dipped chocolates. You'll also want to have a microwave-safe mixing bowl.
Storage
Storage is key to giving food and extra day to eat and enjoy! Make sure that you add this lovely duo of strawberries and chocolate to an airtight container and keep them stored in the fridge for the best results. They can be kept for 1-2 days.Â
Common Questions
Unfortunately, because of the fresh strawberries these do not freeze well. If you want to store them for longer than a day I would suggest filling them with strawberry jam instead of fresh berries.
You can! If you want to add a topping to these sweet treats, go for it. You can add sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even just drizzle with some leftover melted chocolate for a fun look. You can have fun and make each one unique and different.
Toppings are a great way to make a candy stand out even more while adding yummy flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Chocolate Candies
Equipment
- silicone mold
Ingredients
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup strawberries chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Mix sugar with strawberries and let rest in fridge.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or double broiler.
- Coat the sides of the mold with melted chocolate.
- Let harden in the refrigerator.
- Drain the juice from the berries.
- Put the strawberries in the chocolate molds.
- Cover with additional chocolate.
- Chill for a few minutes and then serve immediately.
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