Can I make these ahead?
Yes. Fill strawberries up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add powdered sugar dusting just before serving to prevent it from dissolving.
What type of dark chocolate hummus works best?
Use a dessert-specific chocolate hummus brand. Regular chickpea hummus won't work. Boar's Head dark chocolate dessert hummus is ideal but any quality chocolate hummus will do.
How do I core the strawberries without splitting them?
Use a small paring knife or strawberry huller to remove the stem and top section at a slight angle. Keep the berry intact by not cutting too deep.
Can I use milk chocolate hummus instead?
Yes, though dark chocolate provides a richer contrast to the strawberry sweetness. Milk chocolate will be sweeter overall.
How long do these stay fresh?
Best eaten within 2–3 hours of assembly. Strawberries will release moisture over time, softening the texture.