Looking for a sweet and indulgent treat with a twist on regular chocolate-covered strawberries? This Nutella Covered Strawberries recipe is the perfect choice! It combines the luscious creaminess of Nutella with the rich flavor of dark chocolate and the juicy sweetness of strawberries, creating a dessert that’s truly heavenly. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner or simply treating yourself, these strawberries covered with Nutella are an easy, elegant, and irresistible option.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day dessert recipes, this treat is simple to make yet irresistibly delicious. Imagine the rich hazelnut and cocoa spread combined with dark chocolate draped over fresh, ripe berries—because who doesn’t love Nutella on strawberries? Ready in just minutes, this recipe is ideal for celebrations, gifting, or a quick indulgence. Make your Valentine’s Day extra special with this effortless yet impressive dessert!
Looking for more Valentine’s Day recipes? Check out my Valentine Cake Pops, Red Velvet Cookie Cake , mini chocolate bundt cakes and Dark Chocolate Almond Fudge—perfect for celebrating the day of love!
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- Why You’ll Love This Quick and Easy Nutella-Covered Strawberry Recipe
- Why everyone loves Nutella?
- What to Serve with Nutella-Covered Strawberries
- Ingredients
- How to make Chocolate covered Strawberries with Nutella
- Substitutions and Variations to Nutella Covered Strawberries
- Equipment
- Storing Nutella-Covered Strawberries
- Tips on Preparing the Best Nutella-Covered Strawberries
- FAQ
- Related
- Pairing
- Nutella Covered Strawberries
You may have this question: Should chocolate-covered strawberries be refrigerated? The answer is yes—refrigerating them is the best way to keep them fresh and prevent the chocolate from melting. Whether you're enjoying a classic chocolate-dipped treat or experimenting with a strawberry and Nutella twist, proper storage ensures the best flavor and texture. Just remember to store them in an airtight container and bring them to room temperature before serving for the ultimate indulgence! Love no bake desserts like these, its certainly an easy to make heavenly dessert!
Why You’ll Love This Quick and Easy Nutella-Covered Strawberry Recipe
- Quick and Effortless: Ready in minutes with just 3 ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
- Perfect Flavor Pairing: Strawberries and chocolate are a natural food pairing. The sweet and tart essence of the strawberry blends perfectly with the richness of Nutella and chocolate in taste and texture. They were destined for each other, a culinary romance such as Cleopatra and Marc Anthony.
- Fun and Customizable: Add toppings like crushed nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut to make it your own.
- Romantic Valentine’s Treat: Impress your significant other by serving these Nutella-covered strawberries as a surprise Valentine’s Day strawberry treat. Don’t forget the champagne, which goes well with chocolate.
Why everyone loves Nutella?
The rich combination of creamy hazelnuts and smooth cocoa creates a unique, indulgent taste that’s hard to resist. Nutella pairs perfectly with everything—spread it on toast, drizzle it over pancakes, mix it into desserts, or enjoy it straight from the jar! Whether you’re a kid or an adult, Nutella appeals to everyone with its decadent and universally loved flavor profile.
Nutella is an inspiration born in 1964 in Italy as a blend of hazelnuts and cocoa cream. It was a brilliant idea and has become the world’s most popular hazelnut spread. Everyone knows it is luscious, but few consider the health benefit of the “nut” part, namely the hazelnuts. Twenty-five percent of the world’s hazelnuts end up a part of Nutella. Hazelnuts have several health benefits. They can elevate a person’s mood with tryptophan, and they can boost heart health. Not bad qualities for a luxury chocolate spread.
What to Serve with Nutella-Covered Strawberries
Nutella and strawberries are a special occasion delicacy that can stand alone or be enriched with a good drink. The blending of Nutella and strawberries rises to perfection, so you want to be sure that your beverage is rich enough to stand up to this bit of luxury and let its flavors shine without overpowering it.
- Champagne or Sparkling Wine: If you are serving milk chocolate-covered strawberries to an adult group, consider offering the treat with some ruby port, a sweet beverage, or a white ale, which has a lower alcohol content and is less sweet. The light, bubbly nature of champagne pairs beautifully with the richness of Nutella and the tartness of strawberries. The ruby port is especially welcome following dinner and is a well-known dessert wine. If you are serving Nutella-covered strawberries as an informal snack, offer a casual white ale. Dark chocolate-covered strawberries have a slightly more complex flavor, so you want a strong wine to match it. An earthy pinot noir is an excellent choice, as is a roasted malt porter.
- Coffee: Pair with a warm drink for a cozy treat—Nutella and coffee are a match made in heaven! Try my Salted Caramel Latte, which is the perfect complement to enjoy alongside. An ideal treat for Galentine’s Day celebrations!
- Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream for extra creaminess and a classic pairing. Just perfect for Kids Valentines day treat!
- Ice Cream: Serve with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience. This is kids friendly pairing option too!
The right accompaniment elevates your Nutella-covered strawberries to an exquisite level.
Ingredients
- Strawberries: Sweet, juicy strawberries serve as the perfect base for this recipe, offering a refreshing and slightly tart contrast to the rich Nutella and chocolate.
- Nutella: This creamy hazelnut and cocoa spread adds a luscious, decadent layer of flavor, complementing the natural sweetness of the strawberries.
- Dark Chocolate: The dark chocolate enhances the richness of the coating while balancing the sweetness of the Nutella with its slightly bitter notes. Semi-Sweet Chocolate also works here for this recipe!
- White Chocolate Bar: Used for drizzling or decorating, white chocolate adds a touch of sweetness and visual contrast, making the strawberries look even more elegant. This is optional though for an extra decoration.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Chocolate covered Strawberries with Nutella
A Nutella strawberry creation perfectly combines the creamy richness of hazelnut spread with the sweet juiciness of strawberries, making it a dessert worth savoring. Lets see how to make this recipe with step by step instructions.
Was and dry the fresh strawberries to remove the extra moisture.
In a microwave safe bowl combine dark chocolate and Nutella and microwave till its melts.
Dip the strawberries in the nutella chocolate mixture.
Arrange the nutella chocolate dipped strawberries in a baking tray lined with the parchment paper and refrigerate.
For an elegant finish, drizzle melted white chocolate over the strawberries to create a beautiful decorative touch. The creamy white chocolate adds a contrasting sweetness and enhances the visual appeal of the dessert. Once decorated, place the strawberries back in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set completely. This step not only secures the design but also ensures the strawberries remain fresh and ready to impress when it’s time to serve.
Substitutions and Variations to Nutella Covered Strawberries
Nutella-covered strawberries are incredible. However, you may wish to include different fruit treats, as well. People are becoming very conscious of their eating habits, and a few variations will impress them. You can also cover other fruits with Nutella.
- Instead of dipping your juicy strawberries in Nutella, try dipping them in plain or flavored yogurt. It’s a great way to offer a treat that is nutritious and provides an impressive supply of protein and antioxidants. Just freeze the strawberry yogurt treat for 30 minutes. If you absolutely must, you can add chocolate sprinkles.
- Peel and quarter a banana and stick each piece with a toothpick. Transfer the bananas to a parchment-lined baking sheet and generously spread each with Nutella. Freeze for at least one hour.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl: A microwave-safe bowl for melting Nutella and chocolate.
- Microwave: Use a microwave to melt the Nutella and chocolate quickly or a double boiler for a gentler melting process.
- Spoon or Spatula: For stirring the Nutella and chocolate to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Parchment Paper or Wax Paper: To line the baking sheet and prevent the strawberries from sticking as they set.
- Baking Sheet: To place the dipped strawberries for setting.
- Toothpicks or Skewers: Useful for holding the strawberries while dipping them into the melted mixture.
Storing Nutella-Covered Strawberries
These are best enjoyed on the same day for optimal freshness, but they can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Line an airtight container with a paper towel and add the strawberries in a single layer. They will last in the fridge for up to three days.
You can freeze your strawberries for up to three months; however, there is a chance they may become mushy.
Tips on Preparing the Best Nutella-Covered Strawberries
While it is difficult to improve on perfection, here are some tips to ensure that your Nutella-covered strawberry hits all the high notes.
- Get the freshest, most perfect strawberries you can find. You can, of course, make Nutella-covered strawberries all year round, but remember that strawberry season is from February through June – fortunately, a long season. In February, they are the first fruits to ripen into bright red berries and announce the coming spring. That’s the best time to buy them.
- Before you begin to prepare your strawberries, ensure that they are dry. Moisture and chocolate do not mix well. Use a paper towel to dry the berries, then let them air-dry on another sheet.
- For a change, instead of covering your strawberry with Nutella, carefully remove the center and stuff the Nutella inside of the berry. Return the stuffed strawberries to an egg carton until you are ready to serve them.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or flavored sprinkles to your covered strawberries as soon as they are dipped.
FAQ
Fresh strawberries are best for this recipe as frozen ones tend to release moisture when thawed, making it difficult for the Nutella and chocolate to stick properly.
Yes, you can freeze chocolate-covered strawberries, but it’s not always recommended as freezing can affect their texture and appearance.
Melt the Nutella and chocolate in short microwave intervals (15–20 seconds) and stir between each interval to ensure a smooth consistency. Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil or butter can also help if you find it more clumpy.
They are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Yes! You can use milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter flavor. It’s all about your taste preferences.
Yes! Use dairy-free Nutella or a similar hazelnut spread and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.
Yes, refrigerating them for 15–20 minutes helps the coating harden and set properly.
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Nutella Covered Strawberries
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Toothpick
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Nutella
- ¾ cup dark chocolate bar or chips chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped white chocolate bar or chips (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and pat them completely dry.
- To ensure no excess moisture remains, line a baking sheet with a paper towel and spread the strawberries out to air dry if needed.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and Nutella.
- Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring at intervals, until the chocolate is melted and fully combined with the Nutella, forming a smooth mixture.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem or insert a toothpick, then dip it into the melted Nutella chocolate mixture.
- Gently swirl to coat the strawberry evenly and tap off any excess.
- Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the strawberries for about 15 minutes or until the Nutella hardens.
- If using, drizzle melted white chocolate over the strawberries for decoration and refrigerate again until ready to serve.
- Serve immediately or store the Nutella-covered strawberries in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are thoroughly washed and completely dry before dipping; any moisture will prevent the Nutella from sticking properly.
- Melt the Nutella and chocolate in short intervals (15–20 seconds) to avoid overheating or burning the mixture.
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Kristin says
You had me at Nutella! These were super dope. I've made chocolate covered strawberries like a million times, but it just never occurred to me to add Nutella.
Abi Guna says
Hello Kristin, I'm a big fan of Nutella and love sneaking it into my favorite treats—just like I did here with strawberries! So glad you loved the recipe, and I truly appreciate your comment!
Abi Guna says
Love making this nutella covered strawberries with my daughter! Easy and quick recipe thats perfect for any occasion. No bake desserts are easy way to impress your family 🙂
Stella says
My Kid enjoyed making this recipe with me , thank you.
Abi Guna says
Thanks for your feedback 🙂