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Chocolate nests with strawberries in the center, decorated with candy eyes and chocolate sprinkles, make fun and creative bites that resemble birds sitting in nests—delightful for anyone who loves playful food recipes.
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Valentine Chocolate Hedgehogs

These charming hedgehogs are made with dark chocolate, sprinkles, and strawberries topped with candy eyes for a simple, fun treat.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: valentines day chocolate, valentines day treat
Servings: 7 treats

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 7 strawberries
  • 150 grams milk chocolate or dark
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles
  • 14 candy eyes

Instructions

  • Cut the strawberries flat at the leafy end so they can stand upright.
  • Melt the chocolate, and pour it into a piping utensil or bag.
  • Pipe the chocolate in an oval shape onto parchment paper for the hedgehog’s body. Leave a round hole in the center.
  • Top with sprinkles along the perimeter for the quills.
  • Leave to set.
  • Pipe the chocolate nose on the pointy top of the strawberry.
  • Use melted chocolate and a toothpick to stick the candy eyes in place above the nose.
  • Once set, position the hedgehog’s body over the face.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg