Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Roses
Chocolate dipped strawberry roses are an elegant, easy-to-make dessert featuring carved strawberries dipped in rich chocolate. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a special treat, these edible bouquets combine stunning presentation with irresistible flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 strawberry roses 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 20 large fresh strawberries (about 1 lb), washed and dried
- 1 cup (6 oz) dark, milk, or white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars (at least 60% cacao recommended)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- Optional: sprinkles, crushed nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts), edible gold dust or glitter, colored sugar crystals, edible flowers
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries gently under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Hold a strawberry by the stem. Using a sharp paring knife, make small slits around the base to form the first row of petals. Gently pull each petal outward. Continue carving 2-3 more rows of slits, making petals slightly smaller as you move up the berry.
- Insert a wooden skewer or lollipop stick into the bottom of each strawberry, pushing gently to avoid splitting.
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and glossy (about 1-2 minutes total). Alternatively, melt over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Hold each carved strawberry by the skewer and dip into the melted chocolate, tilting and turning for full coverage. Let excess chocolate drip off. For a two-tone effect, dip only halfway.
- Set dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray.
- While chocolate is still wet, quickly add garnishes such as crushed nuts, sprinkles, or drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
- Refrigerate tray for 15-20 minutes, or until chocolate is firm to the touch.
- Arrange strawberry roses in a vase or on a platter. Serve chilled, or store in the fridge up to 24 hours.
Notes
Use room temperature strawberries for best results. Make sure berries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from sliding off. Work quickly when adding garnishes, as chocolate sets fast. For vegan or allergy-friendly options, use dairy-free chocolate and skip nuts. Imperfect carving still yields beautiful results—embrace the rustic look!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry rose
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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