Easy Dark Chocolate Bites with Strawberries
Sharing this super easy recipe for these dark chocolate and strawberry bites, right in time for Valentine’s Day. First of all, can you even believe that it’s already February? Also…can you believe this recipe only requires three ingredients?
By Christopher Rivest
These little sweet treats are so easy to make and the best part is that there is no baking required. All you need is a few simple ingredients and some cooling time in the fridge before indulging.
One of the resolutions I’ve decided to stick to in the new year was to make more simple baking (or no bake) desserts that only require basic ingredients. I’ve been working on a few ‘healthier’ desserts that are lower in unrefined sugars, and a few of them are actually protein powder based. For example, I’ve really been enjoying making energy or protein balls, which are the perfect little bites to have mid-afternoon to carry you over to dinner after those long days. Can't wait to share a few of those recipes with you soon, so stay tuned.
What you’ll need for these Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Bites…
To make this fun treat, you will need a mini muffin pan or regular muffin pan (for bigger bites), muffin liners, fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and a double boiler to melt the dark chocolate (if you don’t want to do this in the microwave).
This recipe will make 12 mini bites, but if you are using a regular muffin pan, you’ll get about 6-8. They will be the size of one of those peanut butter and chocolate cups.
Can I use another berry, besides strawberries for this recipe?
Yes! You can absolutely substitute for any other berry variety, or even combination. My other favorite options for this recipe is to use raspberries or blueberries, even a combination of both. Simply swap out the jam and the fresh berries to whatever kind you like.
My favorite is still strawberries for this recipe as I am a huge fan of using them in desserts and baked goods.
Let’s makes these chocolate and strawberry bites…
We are going to start by adding our dark chocolate chips and jam into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute so start, then in 30 second increments until the melted chocolate and jam become a smooth texture when whisked together with a fork.
If you want to make this on the stove using the double boiler method, add in your chocolate chips and jam together and heat until the chocolate and jam is melted and smooth when whisked.
Then, you can either chop your strawberries into cubes or cut them into heart shapes, like I did here. Easiest way is to slice off the top, then cut in half, lengthwise. Using a small paring knife, cut out a “V” shape at the top of each strawberry so it resembles a heart.
Next, spoon batter into the lined muffin tins. Let the chocolate cool to room temperature for 5-10 minutes, top with strawberry cubes or heart shapes. Once cooled, you can melt some white chocolate in a small bowl using a microwave (in 30 second intervals) and drizzle on top of each chocolate mixture. To avoid making a mess in this step, I suggest getting a baking or cookie sheet and lining it with parchment paper before drizzling.
Allow to cool in the fridge for at least 20-30 to firm up then serve. Store in the fridge for 4-5 days in an airtight container for freeze up to one month.
This recipe makes 1 cocktail.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup of white chocolate chips
3-4 strawberries
2 tbsp of strawberry jam
Directions:
Add chocolate chips and strawberry jam into a microwave-safe bowl.
Warm in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, until melted. Stir in between until smooth.
Line your muffin tins. Use a mini muffin pan for 12 bites or a regular muffin pan for 6-8 larger bites.
Fill each cup 1/4 to a 1/2 full and top with a sliced strawberry.
Melt the white chocolate in the same method as above, and then drizzle over the chocolate bites.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Serve right out of the fridge.
About the author
Christopher Rivest
Christopher lives in Canada, he is a self-taught home cook who has a real passion for food, entertaining and photography.
He runs a website called MayEightyFive.com, where you will find a collection of quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes, as well as home and entertaining tips. You will find flavourful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts. He also shares tablescape ideas, simple DIY projects as well as tips for a beautiful home.
His recipes are easy and focus on using fresh, local and accessible ingredients.
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