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Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries bring a festive twist to fresh fruit by turning simple strawberries into spooky treats. These nobake delights are decorated as ghosts, pumpkins, and mummies, perfect for adding a playful and colorful touch to your Halloween celebration. Whether for kids or adults, these treats are quick to make and sure to vanish fast at any party.
I discovered this recipe when I wanted something quick for a lastminute Halloween gettogether. Everyone loved how cute the designs were, and my kids begged me to make them every year since.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: One pound washed and thoroughly dried. Dryness is key so chocolate coats well
- White chocolate or white candy melts: Eight ounces Provides the ghostly base and drizzle for mummies
- Milk or dark chocolate: Eight ounces Great for mummy coating and adds rich flavor
- Orange candy melts: Four ounces Perfect for pumpkin coloring and easier than mixing dye
- Coconut oil or vegetable shortening: Two teaspoons Optional for smoother melting and shinier finish
- Candy eyes: Storebought for easy and consistent decorative detail
- Black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate: Used to create expressive faces
- Small piping bags or ziptop bags: For controlled drizzling and decorating
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries:
- Wash the strawberries carefully and pat completely dry with paper towels. Any moisture will prevent chocolate from sticking properly.
- Prepare your workspace:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the dipped strawberries on so they cool without sticking.
- Melt the chocolates:
- Using microwave safe bowls, melt the white chocolate, milk or dark chocolate, and orange candy melts separately in thirty second intervals. Stir between intervals until smooth. Add a half teaspoon of coconut oil to each bowl if desired to improve texture and gloss.
- Dip the strawberries:
- Divide the strawberries into three groups. Dip one third into white chocolate for ghosts, one third into orange candy melts for pumpkins, and the last third into milk or dark chocolate for mummies. Place each dipped strawberry on the parchment lined tray immediately.
- Decorate ghosts:
- While the white chocolate is still wet, press candy eyes gently onto the strawberries. Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to pipe spooky mouths and expressions.
- Create pumpkins:
- Once coated with orange candy melts, take a toothpick and carefully create ridges by dragging it from top to bottom to mimic a pumpkins texture. For extra detail add a tiny green icing leaf near the stem if you have it.
- Make mummies:
- Let the base coat of milk or dark chocolate set slightly. Then drizzle extra white chocolate in thin lines across the strawberry to resemble mummy bandages. Press candy eyes in between drizzles to finish the look.
- Chill and set:
- Place the decorated strawberries in the refrigerator for at least fifteen minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve:
- Arrange on a platter for your Halloween spread and watch these spooky treats disappear.
My favorite part is the candy eyes which really bring these characters to life. I remember making them with my kids, who loved pressing on the eyes and drawing silly faces. It becomes a fun little tradition each year that tastes as good as it looks.
Storage Tips
Store leftover chocolate covered strawberries in a single layer in the refrigerator so they dont stick to each other or get smushed. Use an airtight container and consume within two days for best texture and flavor.
Ingredient Substitutions
White chocolate can be swapped with white candy melts for easier melting and better coating consistency. Use dairy free or vegan chocolate to accommodate dietary needs. A green icing leaf for pumpkins can be replaced with small green candy or fondant shapes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the strawberries on a decorative Halloween platter with a mix of ghost, pumpkin, and mummy shapes. Pair them with a warm cup of spiced cider or a festive punch for a delightful seasonal treat.
These Halloween chocolate covered strawberries are an easy nobake party favorite that look impressive with minimal effort. Try an assembly line with helpers to speed decorating and enjoy watching them disappear.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → How do I ensure the chocolate sticks well to the strawberries?
Make sure to wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries before dipping. Any moisture prevents chocolate from adhering properly.
- → Can I substitute other types of chocolate for these coatings?
Yes, you can use dark, milk, or white chocolate along with colored candy melts for variety and festive looks.
- → How do I create the pumpkin ridges on the strawberries?
Use a toothpick or similar tool to gently score vertical lines into the orange candy-coated strawberries before they set.
- → What’s the best way to make the mummy chocolate lines neat?
Use a small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut to drizzle thin white chocolate lines over the base coat.
- → How long should the decorated strawberries chill before serving?
Refrigerate the dipped strawberries for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
- → Are candy eyes reusable or can I make them at home?
Candy eyes are usually store-bought for convenience, but you can create simple eyes by piping white and dark chocolate with precision.