Valentine Strawberry Bouquet (Print Version)

Juicy strawberries dipped in dark and white chocolate, decorated and arranged as a charming Valentine’s bouquet.

# 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, 6 to 8 inches long
10 - Florists foam or small vase
11 - Decorative tissue paper or cellophane wrap
12 - Ribbon for finishing

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of each strawberry, taking care not to pierce through the opposite end.
03 - Melt dark chocolate and white chocolate separately in heatproof bowls over simmering water or in the microwave using 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if desired.
04 - Dip half of the strawberries into the dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Dip remaining strawberries into white chocolate or drizzle white chocolate over dark for a marbled effect.
06 - While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle strawberries with pistachios, coconut, heart sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for visual variety.
07 - Refrigerate coated strawberries for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
08 - Cover florists foam with decorative tissue paper and place inside a vase or container.
09 - Arrange skewered strawberries in the foam, alternating heights and chocolate colors to create a bouquet effect.
10 - Tie ribbon around the vase or skewer bundle for a festive touch. Present immediately or refrigerate until ready to gift.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks impressively fancy but comes together in under an hour, which means you can pull off romance without a full day's commitment.
  • The chocolate-dipped strawberries taste incredible and actually stay fresh longer than you'd think if refrigerated properly.
  • You get to play with decoration choices—pistachios, coconut, sprinkles—so everyone's bouquet ends up looking completely unique.
02 -
  • Dry your strawberries completely with paper towels before dipping, or the moisture will reject the chocolate no matter how good your technique is—I learned this the hard way after my first batch looked spotty and uneven.
  • Don't let your chocolate get too hot or too cool; it should feel warm but not hot to your wrist, and if it starts to thicken as it cools, you can gently reheat it instead of abandoning the whole batch.
03 -
  • Double-dip for a thicker, more luxurious chocolate coating—dip once, let it set for a minute, then dip again for chocolate shells that feel indulgent.
  • If you want your bouquet to look like it came from a professional florist, group similar-colored strawberries together in sections rather than scattered randomly, which creates visual harmony that feels intentional.
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