Share the love on Valentine’s Day—or any day—with these adorable Valentine Chocolate Hedgehogs. They’re playful, simple to assemble, and make a sweet gift or snack that’s almost too cute to eat.
To assemble these hedgehogs, pipe dark or milk chocolate into oval “nest” shapes on parchment paper, leaving a round hole in the center. Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles around the outer edge to mimic quills. Once the chocolate has set, place each nest over a strawberry that’s been topped with candy eyes and a piped chocolate nose.
Recipe Tip
Pack these hedgehogs in a lunchbox for a cheerful surprise, or serve them as a playful dessert at a party.
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Valentine Chocolate Hedgehogs
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Equipment
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parchment paper
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toothpick
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piping utensil or bag
Ingredients
- 7 strawberries
- 150 grams milk chocolate, or dark
- 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles
- 14 candy eyes
Instructions
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Trim the leafy end of each strawberry so it sits upright on a flat base.
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Melt the chocolate gently until smooth, then transfer it to a piping utensil or a small piping bag.
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On parchment paper, pipe oval chocolate shapes to form the hedgehog’s body, leaving a round hole in the center for the strawberry to fit through.
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Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles around the outer edge of each oval to create the quill texture.
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Allow the chocolate nests to set completely.
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Pipe a small dot of chocolate near the pointed top of each strawberry to form the nose.
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Use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to attach the candy eyes just above the nose.
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When the chocolate nests are firm, place each nest over the strawberry face so the fruit peeks through the center.
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Serve immediately or chill briefly to keep the chocolate crisp.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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