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    Home Ā» Course Ā» Desserts

    Be My Darlin' Berries

    January 25, 2023 by Laura Ashley 84 Comments

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    These strawberries are elegant, decadent and SUPER easy to make! With only 3 ingredients, they’re perfect for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, a shower, party or just for a sweet treat!

    This is a picture of strawberries dipped in cream cheese frosting and rolled in chopped pecans.

    A mom (and friend) to one of my best friends growing up made these for nearly all of our church’s functions or parties she attended. I call these “Be My Darlin’ Berries” for 2 reasons: #1 Darlene is her name that made them for me and #2 Darlin’ is close to her name and feels sweet for Valentine’s Day, which these are excellent to celebrate with!

    I would always put an embarrassing amount of these berries on my plate as I passed through the line of yummy foods. They are seriously one of the most delicious treats that taste way more complex than they really are to make!

    What You’ll Need

    • Strawberries
    • Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Chopped Pecans

    Tools You’ll Need

    • Microwave Safe Bowl
    • Serving Tray

    How to Make This Recipe

    1. Dessert doesn’t get much easier than this recipe! It is quick and simple! First, transfer the frosting to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 5 second intervals, stirring between each, until it’s a consistency a little thicker than honey. If it’s too thin, the coating on the strawberries will be too thin. It should only take 10-15 seconds total to get that perfect consistency.
    2. Make sure the berries are washed and completely dry before dipping. This is important so that the frosting sticks and firms up. Also, pour the chopped pecans on a flat plate for easier coating.
    1. Working with one berry at a time, carefully hold the steam, submerge into the frosting to about a ¼ inch from the stem, lift and twirl off any excess frosting and roll in the chopped pecans. Place on a serving tray.

    Tips and Substitutions

    • You can coat these berries in other crumbles as well:
      • Crushed Chocolate Cookies
      • Pretzels
      • Crushed Walnuts or Almonds
    • These can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Just place them in the fridge in a covered dish. I’ve actually eaten them 2-3 days after making them. The pecans will soften a bit, but they’re still SUPER delicious!
    • The frosting will firm up as it cools.
    • If rolling in cookies or pretzels, these must be served on the day of making them as they will become too soft after 24 hours.

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    5 from 24 votes

    Be My Darlin’ Berries

    These strawberries are elegant, decadent and SUPER easy to make! They’re perfect for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, a shower, party or just for a sweet treat! I want to thank my sweet Darlene for making these for me when I was little!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: holidays
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    Ingredients

    • 4-6 oz cream cheese frosting
    • 1 lb strawberries
    • 1-1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Clean, rinse and dry the strawberries. Pour the chopped pecans on plate or cutting board in a thin, even layer. 
    • Transfer the frosting to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 5 second intervals, stirring between each, until it’s a consistency a little thicker than honey. It should only take 10-15 seconds total to get that perfect consistency.
    • Working with one strawberry at a time, carefully hold the steam, submerge into the frosting to about a ¼ inch from the stem, lift and twirl off any excess frosting and roll in the chopped pecans.

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    1. Angie

      January 27, 2023 at 9:08 pm

      Can't wait to serve thise on Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:30 am

        YAY!! So happy you’re going to make them! They’ll be a hit for sure!šŸ’˜

    2. Ross Barton

      January 27, 2023 at 9:09 pm

      Exactly the extra something I needed to plan our Valentine's Day. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:30 am

        Perfect timing! I can guarantee they’ll be a hit!šŸ’˜

    3. Chris

      January 27, 2023 at 9:15 pm

      Perfect for V-day!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:27 am

        Totally! Sweets for the sweetheart😁

    4. Carol

      January 27, 2023 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      All I can say about these is: DELICIOUSšŸ“

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:26 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    5. Keri

      January 27, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      My kids and I made these last night…so yummy!!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:25 am

        That’s fantastic!! I’m so happy you made them and they were a hit!😁

    6. Amy

      January 27, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      I can’t wait to try these! šŸ“

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:25 am

        YAY!! I hope you love them too!😁

    7. Aj

      January 27, 2023 at 9:28 pm

      Thank you.
      I'd love to make this for Valentine's Day

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:22 am

        You’re very welcome! I hope you and your Valentine’s love them!šŸ«¶šŸ»

    8. Heather

      January 27, 2023 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      Might need to give these a try this year for our Galentines Day party. Love the idea of something other that dipped in chocolate.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:19 am

        It’ll be perfect for Galentine’s!! I know it’ll be a hit!šŸ’˜

    9. Beth Sine

      January 27, 2023 at 9:52 pm

      I’m dying to try these for Valentines Day!! They look delicious. šŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:16 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁They certainly say I Love You!

    10. Rhonda

      January 27, 2023 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love the idea of adding nuts!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:13 am

        Thank you!! They are such a yummy touch!😁

    11. Jen M

      January 27, 2023 at 10:22 pm

      Can’t wait to try this sweet treat!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:11 am

        YAY!! I hope you love them too!😁

    12. Pamela Freeman

      January 27, 2023 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      Too pretty to pass up! What could be tastier!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:10 am

        You nailed it friend! I hope you love them too!

    13. jody mann

      January 27, 2023 at 10:46 pm

      Simple and yummy recipe! Takes strawberries to a new level!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:08 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    14. Lisa

      January 27, 2023 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      Easy elevated way to serve strawberries. Vey yummy.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:05 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁They are the perfect size and sweetness!

    15. Debra Bartels

      January 27, 2023 at 11:25 pm

      I've had strawberries dipped in chocolate. Yours looks yummy with the frosting and nuts! Will give it a try.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:03 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 I hope you LOVE them too!

    16. Sheila Kelley

      January 28, 2023 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      I love EVERYTHING about this recipe: simple, sweet, and salty! The perfect trifecta! Thank you for bring so much creativity, and simplicity into our very busy lives.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:56 am

        Thank you so much for your sweet words too! It really means So much to me! 🄹

    17. Tammy

      January 28, 2023 at 12:42 am

      5 stars
      I made this and wanted to pop them in my mouth like popcorn. 😊 very yummy!. Making them for Valentines day 🄰

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:53 am

        That’s what I love to hear! I’m so happy you made them and liked them so much!

    18. Judy Stogdill

      January 28, 2023 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      What could be better than strawberries and pecans! Great dessert to serve and also gift to my hubby on Valentines Day! I’m know he’s going to love these.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:48 am

        I hope you two love birds love them too!!šŸ„°šŸ“

    19. Dianne Smith

      January 28, 2023 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      Looks so yummy, festive, and pretty!ā™„ļø

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:45 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    20. Sherry Heuing

      January 28, 2023 at 1:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh My Darling these look amazing. Going to do these for me and crushed oreos for my non-nut loving husband for valentines day.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:43 am

        Wonderful!! I hope you 2 love birds love them too!

    21. Janet Smith

      January 28, 2023 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      Think I’ll fix these for Robert!!ā¤ļøā¤ļø

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:34 am

        You two love birds are going to love them!😁

    22. Allison Roldan

      January 28, 2023 at 2:07 am

      Your Be My Darlin’ Berries are ABSOLEUTLY to die for!!! And they are PERFECT for the upcoming Valentines Day…. Or ANY DAY for that matter!!!
      Always such a special treat!!
      I’m so glad I’ve subscribed to dinnerin321! I LOVE your recipes!!

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:34 am

        I’m so happy you’re here too, Allison! Your support means so much to me! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend…and maybe even having some Be My Darlin’ Berries šŸ˜‰

    23. Rick G Chaney

      January 28, 2023 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      I may make these for myself for valentines day since Kathy is allergic to strawberries. I love strawberries! With only three ingredients, I can even attempt this recipe. lol

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:33 am

        You’ve got this one in the bag! You will love them!😁

    24. Debra LOOMIS

      January 28, 2023 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Can't wait to make these for my family!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:11 am

        YAY! I hope you love them too!

    25. Phyllis Dennis

      January 28, 2023 at 3:37 am

      5 stars
      This has been a yummy treat for our family for years! So easy to prepare and super easy to eat!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:55 am

        So happy Darlene made them for us!

    26. Judy Clark

      January 28, 2023 at 3:48 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Great for Valentines Day!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:54 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 They say I love you for sure!

    27. Jayna Gray Manseau

      January 28, 2023 at 4:23 am

      Looks easy and delicious

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:52 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    28. Mary L Merrell

      January 28, 2023 at 5:29 am

      I am going to make these for Valentines Day at work- so easy and yummy!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:50 am

        AWESOME! I hope they’re a hit!😁

    29. Sarah

      January 28, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      These look so super easy! I can’t wait to try these with my daughteršŸ“

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:47 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 I hope you two sweeties love them!

    30. Debbi NELSON

      January 28, 2023 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      I've never seen these before. I think they would be a great change from the usual chocolate strawberries

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:46 am

        They totally are!šŸ“They make a beautiful holiday platter😁

    31. Rodney Dennis

      January 28, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      You can’t beat Strawberries and Chocolate!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:44 am

        Definitely!

    32. Debra Austin

      January 28, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      These strawberries look absolutely scrumptious and would look so pretty on a pretty heart platter for Valentine’s Day. I love chocolate and pecans for sureā£ļøšŸ˜‹šŸ“Love the photo of them on the cute wooden riser.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 1:02 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 They really are as yummy as they are pretty! I hope you LOVE them too!

    33. Dala Burk

      January 28, 2023 at 4:56 pm

      Why wait for a special occasion? This is my kind of recipe—simple & sweet!! What could be better? These are so delicious..great rolled in mini chocolate chips too!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 12:59 am

        You’re right…there’s a reason to celebrate every day! With chocolate chips sound wonderful too!

    34. CARRIE K JOHNSON

      January 28, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      I am going to try these for Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 12:58 am

        WAHOO!! You will love them! You’ll find yourself wanting to go back to the fridge!

    35. Kathy Blankenship

      January 28, 2023 at 7:21 pm

      Can’t wait to make these for my hubby. His birthday is Valentines Day. They look scrumptious ā˜ŗļø

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 12:56 am

        Oh that will be perfect! I’m so excited you’ll be making them to celebrate! I hope y’all love them!

    36. Joann Lurk

      January 29, 2023 at 1:28 pm

      Love this recipe. Such an easy way to make an elegant dessert. I am ready to surprise my family with these delights for Valentines Day.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 6:17 pm

        Thank you SO much!! I hope you and all your Valentines LOVE them!šŸ’˜šŸ„°

    37. Barbara Klinger

      January 29, 2023 at 4:00 pm

      I love this idea. And my darlin’ hubby will enjoy this on Valentine’s Day .

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 6:16 pm

        Aww!! Thank you so much! I hope you two lovebirds LOVE them!!šŸ’˜

    38. Shari Allen

      January 30, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      I can't wait to try this for Valentine's Day.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:30 pm

        YAY!! I hope you LOVE them too!

    39. Heather Bowling

      February 01, 2023 at 8:55 pm

      Sweets for my sweets 🄰

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:13 pm

        I love that!! Say it to my sweetie all the time too! Hope you love them!

    40. Robin Waldridge

      February 02, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      These are great for Valentines Day and always a hit on Mother’s Day as well šŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:11 pm

        Thank you, Robin! You're right, Mother's Day would be PERFECT!! I hope you love them!

    41. Nicole Taylor

      February 03, 2023 at 12:12 am

      I love strawberries, and this is such an easy, fast recipe that makes a beautiful dessert. It looks like you spent hours making them!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:09 pm

        Those are the perfect recipes...looks like it took a lot of time but was actually effortless šŸ™‚ I hope you love them!

    42. Chastity

      February 03, 2023 at 3:34 pm

      Going to try these. They look delicious.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm

        AWESOME, Chastity! I hope you LOVE them too!!

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