Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are a festive, easy-to-make holiday treat that combines ripe strawberries dipped in luscious chocolate and creatively decorated to look like adorable turkeys. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering, this recipe offers a quick, kid-friendly activity and delivers a visually impressive dessert that balances the fresh fruitiness of strawberries with rich chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries (ripe and firm) – quantity as desired
- Chocolate Chips or Melting Chocolate (milk, dark, or white) – about 8 oz
- Candy Eyes – small quantities for decorating
- Sliced Almonds or Pretzels – handful for turkey feathers
- Orange Candies or Sprinkles – small amount for beak and wattle
- Skewers or Toothpicks – as needed for assembly
Instructions
- Prepare Your Strawberries: Wash the strawberries gently under cool water and pat them dry completely. Select the largest strawberries for the turkey bodies and smaller ones for wings or feather accents.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips or melting chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely smooth and glossy.
- Dip the Strawberries: Hold a strawberry by the green stem or using a toothpick and dip it into the melted chocolate. Cover it halfway or fully according to your design. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing it on parchment paper.
- Assemble the Turkey Features: While the chocolate is still wet, attach candy eyes near the top, add orange candies or sprinkles for the beak and wattle, and affix sliced almonds or pretzels behind the strawberry to resemble feathers. Use melted chocolate as edible glue if necessary.
- Let Them Set: Place all assembled turkeys in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden fully and maintain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to help chocolate adhere better.
- Avoid overheating chocolate; it should be smooth and glossy, not burnt.
- Insert toothpicks strategically to stabilize parts while decorating.
- Work quickly, as chocolate sets fast; have decorations ready before dipping.
- Experiment with colored candy melts for enhanced visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Holiday treat, chocolate covered strawberries, kid-friendly dessert, festive snack, Thanksgiving dessert
