Description
Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a festive, lighter sweet for spooky season—quick to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for parties. Dress them up as mummies, jack-o’-lanterns, and little Frankensteins for a show-stopping platter everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh strawberries
7 ounces white candy melting wafers
4 ounces green candy melting wafers
4 ounces orange candy melting wafers
28 candy eyes
1 black food marker (or black gel icing)
3 teaspoons vegetable shortening
Instructions
1. Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries (any moisture can seize the candy).
2. Melt white candy melts in a microwave-safe cup at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Stir in 1 teaspoon shortening to thin to a dippable consistency.
4. Dip about 12 strawberries in white candy; place on a wax paper–lined baking sheet.
5. Drizzle remaining white candy in thin lines to create “bandages,” then add 2 candy eyes to each.
6. Melt orange candy melts the same way; stir in 1 teaspoon shortening. Dip about 12 strawberries and place on wax paper.
7. Melt green candy melts the same way; stir in 1 teaspoon shortening. Dip remaining strawberries and place on wax paper.
8. Use the black food marker/gel: draw jack-o’-lantern faces on orange strawberries and Frankenstein details (hair, stitches, mouth) on green ones.
9. Refrigerate until set, then serve or store chilled.
Notes
Serving: Arrange on a spooky platter; mix the colors for a fun display. Great for parties, buffets, or kid-friendly treats.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator; best within 1–2 days. Line the container with paper towels to absorb moisture.
Tips: Strawberries must be completely dry before dipping; re-warm candy in short bursts if it thickens; add a little more shortening if needed for smooth drips.
Variation: Roll edges in colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or coconut; drizzle contrasting colors; substitute milk or dark chocolate for a classic look.
FAQ:
– Can I use dark chocolate instead of candy melts? Yes—melt gently and add a bit of shortening for smooth dipping.
– How long do they last? 1–2 days refrigerated.
– Can I use frozen strawberries? Fresh is best; thawed berries turn too soft and weep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake & Dipped
- Cuisine: Halloween Party
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, chocolate covered strawberries, mummy strawberries, jack-o'-lantern, Frankenstein