Strawberries & Chocolate Anyone?

Mascarpone-stuffed strawberries with Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Move over, ice cream — these chocolate balsamic strawberries are a sweet little treat that feels fancy without any fuss. Fresh strawberries are gently opened, filled with creamy mascarpone, drizzled with Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar, then finished with shredded coconut and mini chocolate chips.

The Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar gives this easy dessert a rich, sweet-tart chocolate finish that pairs beautifully with fresh berries and creamy mascarpone. It is quick, pretty, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, date night, brunch, dessert boards, or anytime you want a no-bake dessert that still feels special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It is quick, easy, and requires no baking.
  • Fresh strawberries make the dessert feel bright and naturally beautiful.
  • Mascarpone adds a creamy, lightly sweet filling.
  • Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar adds rich chocolate flavor with a tangy balsamic finish.
  • It is perfect for parties, Valentine’s Day, brunch, showers, or dessert boards.

Serving Ideas

Serve these mascarpone-stuffed strawberries chilled on a platter, dessert board, brunch table, or with a glass of sparkling wine. They are also delicious alongside brownies, pound cake, angel food cake, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Shop the Flavor

This recipe features Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar, a rich, velvety balsamic with deep cocoa notes that pairs beautifully with berries, ice cream, brownies, cheesecake, cheese boards, and even savory glazes.

Grab a bottle online or stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA to add a sweet little chocolate-balsamic drizzle to your next dessert.

Strawberries & Chocolate Anyone?

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Calories

75

Cuisine

American

Category

Dessert

These chocolate balsamic strawberries are a quick and pretty no-bake dessert made with fresh strawberries, creamy mascarpone, Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar, sweetened shredded coconut, and mini chocolate chips. They are simple to assemble, beautiful on a dessert board, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch, parties, or anytime you want a sweet little treat with a rich chocolate-balsamic finish.

 

Strawberries & Chocolate Anyone?

Ingredients

  • 6 large strawberries
  • 4 tablespoons mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Rinse the strawberries and pat them dry.
  2. Set each strawberry upright on the stem end.

  3. Slice a cross into the top of each strawberry, cutting about halfway down without slicing all the way through.

  4. Gently separate the strawberry sections to create space for the filling.

  5. Add equal amounts of mascarpone to each strawberry.

  6. Drizzle the stuffed strawberries with Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar.

  7. Sprinkle the shredded coconut and mini chocolate chips evenly over the strawberries.

  8. Serve immediately, or chill briefly before serving.

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