Description
These Chocolate Strawberries Cream Cups are the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Smooth and creamy whipped cream paired with fresh strawberries and nestled in a rich chocolate shell make for an indulgent yet light dessert. Perfect for sharing with your loved one!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cups:
- 8 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)
For the Strawberry Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberries, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cups:
- Melt the semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Lightly grease the inside of silicone cupcake molds or paper cupcake liners with non-stick spray or oil.
- Spoon the melted chocolate into each mold, swirling it around to coat the bottom and sides evenly. Use a spoon to remove any excess chocolate.
- Place the molds in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens. You can add a second layer of chocolate for thicker cups—just repeat the process and freeze again for another 5 minutes.
- Make the Strawberry Cream Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Transfer the strawberry cream to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off for easy filling.
- Assemble the Cups:
- Once the chocolate cups are set and firm, carefully remove them from the molds.
- Pipe the strawberry cream filling into each chocolate cup, filling them generously.
- Garnish & Serve:
- If using, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the filled chocolate cups for a decorative touch.
- Garnish with extra fresh strawberries on top.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve (best within 1-2 hours for freshness).
Notes
- Storage: These chocolate cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. The chocolate may soften if stored for too long, so they are best served shortly after assembling.
- Chocolate Choices: You can use any type of chocolate you like—dark, milk, or even white chocolate. The choice of chocolate will impact the flavor of the cups.
- Customization: Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder, crushed graham crackers, or crushed nuts as an extra layer of flavor before adding the cream for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg