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Best Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightfully festive and easy to make, these Best Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkins transform fresh strawberries into charming pumpkin-shaped treats. Using orange candy melts for the pumpkin body and a hint of green gel food coloring for the stems, these no-bake desserts are perfect for Halloween and fall celebrations. With minimal prep and no cooking required, they offer a fun, creative, and delicious way to enjoy strawberries.

Ingredients

Strawberries

  • 1 pint strawberries, washed and dried thoroughly

Candy Coating

  • 2.5 cups orange candy melts (Wilton Candy Melts preferred for smooth finish)
  • 1-2 drops green gel food coloring (optional, for pumpkin stems)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Gently wash and completely dry 1 pint of strawberries. Ensuring they are dry is crucial for the candy coating to stick properly.
  2. Melt Candy Melts: Melt 2.5 cups of orange candy melts according to package instructions, either in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts or using a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  3. Color Green Candy Coating: Optional – add 1-2 drops of green gel food coloring to a small portion of melted white candy melts to create stems.
  4. Dip Strawberries: Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it fully into the melted orange candy melts, gently shaking off excess coating.
  5. Create Pumpkin Shape: Allow the coated strawberries to set slightly, then use a toothpick or the green colored candy melts to add thin lines vertically around the strawberry to resemble pumpkin grooves.
  6. Add Pumpkin Stem: Using a small brush or toothpick, apply the green candy melts at the top of the strawberry to mimic a pumpkin stem.
  7. Let Set: Place the decorated strawberries on wax or parchment paper to cool and harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to ensure candy coating adherence.
  • Use good quality candy melts for a smooth, professional finish.
  • Green food coloring is optional but adds a realistic pumpkin stem effect.
  • Store finished treats in a cool, dry place and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
  • If candy melts harden during dipping, gently re-melt to maintain smoothness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/best-chocolate-covered-strawberry-pumpkins-recipe/