Description

These easy Valentine’s desserts feature layers of silky chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries in individual cups for an elegant treat. Perfect for impressing loved ones with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

200 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

1 cup heavy cream, chilled

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp optional liqueur (coffee or orange-flavored)

whipped cream or chocolate shavings for topping

mint leaves for decoration

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth and let cool to room temperature.

2. Beat the chilled heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

3. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined and fluffy.

4. Slice the strawberries and pat dry to remove excess moisture.

5. Layer a spoonful of chocolate mousse in each cup, add a layer of sliced strawberries, and repeat until cups are filled.

6. Tap the cups gently on the counter to level the layers evenly.

7. Cover the cups and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to set.

8. Just before serving, top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings and garnish with mint leaves.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: no-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 50
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 30

Keywords: strawberries and chocolate cups, chocolate covered strawberry cups, chocolate strawberry cups, valentine dessert, chocolate mousse cups