Valentine Strawberry Bouquet (Printer View)

Elegant bouquet featuring chocolate-coated strawberries decorated for a charming presentation.

# What you'll need:

→ Strawberries

01 - 20 large fresh strawberries, stems on, washed and thoroughly dried

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional for sheen

→ Decoration

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
06 - 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
07 - 2 tablespoons heart-shaped sprinkles
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

→ Arrangement

09 - 20 wooden skewers
10 - Florist foam or small vase
11 - Decorative tissue paper or cellophane
12 - Ribbon for tying

# Method:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of each strawberry, being careful not to pierce through the tip.
03 - Melt dark chocolate and white chocolate separately in heatproof bowls over simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if using.
04 - Dip half of the strawberries into the dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Dip remaining strawberries into white chocolate, or drizzle white over dark for a marbled effect.
06 - While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle some strawberries with chopped pistachios, coconut, heart sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for variety.
07 - Chill dipped strawberries in refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
08 - Cover florist foam with decorative tissue paper and place inside a vase or container.
09 - Arrange skewered strawberries in foam, alternating heights and colors to create a bouquet effect.
10 - Tie a ribbon around the vase or skewers for a festive touch. Present immediately or keep refrigerated until gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels impossibly fancy but takes less time than a coffee run—perfect for last-minute romance.
  • Your hands will get messy in the best way, and there's something deeply satisfying about turning fruit into edible art.
  • Even if the arrangement isn't Instagram-perfect, the taste makes people forget to judge your presentation skills.
02 -
  • Wet strawberries reject chocolate like a stubborn child—dry them thoroughly with paper towels or they'll slip and your coating won't stick.
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries develop condensation if you go straight from fridge to warm room, so keep them chilled until the moment you present them.
03 -
  • Keep everything as cold as possible—cold strawberries, cold skewers, even running your dipping bowls under cool water between batches keeps chocolate at perfect consistency.
  • If chocolate starts to thicken mid-dipping, add another half-teaspoon of coconut oil and gently warm it to restore flow without compromising quality.
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