Creamy Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Whip Cups
A quick and elegant dessert featuring silky whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a crisp chocolate shell. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself with a creamy, fresh, and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries – washed, hulled, and sliced (use firm berries for best results)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream – chilled
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese – softened
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (225g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional garnish: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or edible gold flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Shells (15 minutes + chilling): In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 ounces (225g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring between each. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
- Mold the Chocolate: Spoon or brush a thin layer of melted chocolate into the bottom and sides of 8 silicone muffin cups or ramekins. Cover every nook for a sturdy shell. Freeze for 10 minutes to set. Repeat with a second layer and chill again.
- Make the Strawberry Whip Filling: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (240 ml) chilled heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sweetener: In a separate bowl, beat 4 ounces (115g) softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Combine and Fold: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep the airy texture. Then fold in 1 cup (150g) sliced fresh strawberries, reserving a few for garnish.
- Fill the Chocolate Cups: Remove the chocolate shells from molds carefully. Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each chocolate cup generously with the strawberry whip. Smooth the top gently.
- Garnish and Chill: Top with reserved strawberry slices or optional chopped nuts. Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the whip firm up slightly.
Notes
Keep tools and bowls cold when whipping cream for best volume. Melt chocolate in short bursts to avoid seizing. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to maintain airiness. Chill chocolate shells before filling to prevent melting. If chocolate cups crack, patch with melted chocolate and chill again. Cream cheese should be at room temperature to avoid lumps. Prepare chocolate shells a day ahead if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate-dipped s
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 3
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