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    Liv Gluten-Free / Gluten-Free Desserts / Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch

    Published: Oct 20, 2020 · Modified: Oct 28, 2022 by Olivia Parsons

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch

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    This cute little pumpkin patch dessert is made entirely from chocolate-covered strawberries. Fresh berries dipped in orange candy melts served on a bed of cookie crumbs are sure to be a Halloween party hit!

    close up of chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch.

    This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch is a fall dessert showstopper! Fresh strawberries are coated in orange candy melts and served on a bed of crushed (gluten-free) Oreos. How fun and delicious!

    Need a treat for a Halloween party, fall birthday, or just a regular day of the week dessert? This chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch is sure to be something special! Plus since it can be made gluten-free, you can share it with all your friends and family.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • What is a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch?
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • How to Serve
    • Make Ahead & Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Gluten-Free Halloween Recipes
    • Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Perfectly festive. These spooky treats are perfect for Halloween!
    • Allergy-friendly for everyone to enjoy. These treats are gluten-free, nut-free, and possibly dairy-free.
    • Quick & easy prep. This dessert takes just about 20 minutes to create.
    • Visually impressive and delicious. Chocolate + strawberry are a classic combo. Put a fun festive twist on them and they are perfect for a Halloween party.

    What is a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch?

    Fresh strawberries are coated in orange candy melts (a pre-tempered version of white chocolate), decorated to look like pumpkins, and served on a bed of crushed Oreos aka dirt! It is the perfect dessert or snack for fall and Halloween.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here is everything you'll need to make this chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch:

    ingredients to make chocolate covered strawberry pumpkins.

    Fresh strawberries: Fresh only! Frozen will not work here as they are too moist. Choose a pint of nice medium sized strawberries.

    Orange candy melts: These are basically a pre-tempered coloured white chocolate. I get mine at Bulk Barn in Canada. Candy melts are pre-tempered meaning you can simply melt them and they will dry with a hard and crisp shell. No fuss!

    Oreos: Or any other chocolate sandwich cookie. Use gluten-free Oreos or a similar brand if required. These are for serving and are optional, but cute!

    Substitutions

    With such few ingredients, there are not many substitutions for this recipe.

    • Strawberries: You could technically coat raspberries or blueberries in orange chocolate, but the size and stem of strawberries lends itself perfectly to being pumpkin shaped.
    • Orange candy melts: Candy melts are pre-tempered meaning you can simply melt them and they will dry with a hard and crisp shell. Alternatively, you could use melted white chocolate with food colouring, though tempering may be required to dry hard.
    • Oreos: Use any brand of chocolate sandwich cookie. Gluten-free or not.
    • Dairy-Free: Most candy melts will contain some dairy. Candy melts are best because they come in orange and they will harden to a crisp shell without need for tempering. You may attempt a vegan white chocolate with some orange food colouring, but it should be tempered.
    top view of chocolate covered strawberry pumpkins on top of crushed oreos.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions for how to make this chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch. 

    (Prep) Thoroughly wash and dry the strawberries. Let them air dry for at least 20 minutes to ensure they are completely dry and room temperature.

    Any water on the berries may cause the chocolate to seize.

    (1) Place the candy melts into a heat-safe measuring cup or short glass. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Be careful that the candy melts don't overheat or they will seize. If this happens, let them cool down before continuing.

    melted orange chocolate for dipping strawberries in a glass measuring cup.

    (2) Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Insert a skewer into the top of each strawberry. This makes it very easy to hold and dip cleanly.

    (3) & (4) Dip the strawberries into the chocolate all the way and allow to rest on the cookie sheet. If the chocolate looks thin, another coat might be necessary. Rest for 10 minutes to solidify.

    strawberries dipped in orange chocolate then placed on a baking sheet.

    (5) Once the base is coated, place the remaining chocolate into a ziplock bag or piping bag with a very small hole. Draw 3 vertical lines across each strawberry.

    (6) Rest for another 10 minutes.

    left: hand piping lines onto chocolate covered strawberry pumpkins, right: strawberries drying on a baking sheet.

    (7) Place the Oreos in a large plastic bag and crush with a heavy object like a rolling pin.

    (8) Scatter on a large plate and place the strawberries on top. Best enjoyed the day prepared.

    left: rolling pin crushing oreo cookies, right: half bitten chocolate covered strawberry.

    How to Serve

    Be sure to serve the chocolate covered strawberries on the bed of (gluten-free) cookie crumbs for the full pumpkin patch effect!

    If you're having a Halloween party, why not showcase your edible pumpkin patch beside some of these other spooky gluten-free treats:

    • Vampire Bite Cupcakes (Dairy-Free)
    • Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu (Dairy-Free)
    • Healthy Halloween Dirt Cups (Vegan)
    • Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies (Dairy-Free)
    • Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones (Dairy-Free)
    • Baked Apple Fritters (Dairy-Free)
    • Pumpkin Cold Brew (Dairy-Free option)
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte (Vegan)

    Make Ahead & Storage

    Make Ahead: It is not recommended to make strawberries ahead. Prepare on the day you plan to serve.

    Storage: Keep on the counter the day you make them? Should there be leftover strawberries, place in the fridge overnight and consume the next day.

    Leftovers: Leftover candy melts can be melted and spread thin over parchment paper. Sprinkle cookie crumbs overtop for a DIY chocolate bark. Let harden and break into pieces.

    chocolate covered strawberry pumpkins on crushed oreos.

    Expert Tips

    Here are some of my top tips and tricks for a successful edible pumpkin patch:

    • Allow the strawberries to air dry for 20+ minutes to ensure they are completely dry and room temperature. Any moisture on the berries may cause the chocolate to seize or not stick.
    • Stir the candy melts repeatedly while heating. You do not want to overheat them as they may seize. They will continue to melt as you stir between warmings.
    • Use a thick skewer to dip the strawberries. This will ensure they do not fall off. After a few minutes on the baking sheet, you can remove the skewer to reuse for the next berries.
    • You can use a blender or food processor to crush the cookies. Just pulse a few times until you have large chunks.
    • Make strawberries on the day you plan to eat them. They do not keep long as the strawberries will start to shed moisture, softening the chocolate.
    • Make a Halloween bark with leftovers! Leftover candy melts can be melted and spread thin over parchment paper. Sprinkle cookie crumbs overtop for a DIY chocolate bark. Let harden and break into pieces.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use frozen strawberries?

    No! Frozen berries will be too soft and release too much moisture. Stick to fresh for this recipe.

    Can I use dairy-free chocolate?

    Most candy melts will contain some dairy. Candy melts are best because they come in orange and they will harden to a crisp shell without need for tempering. You may attempt a vegan white chocolate with some orange food colouring, but it should be tempered. You could also use dark chocolate candy melts, but they will not be orange.

    My chocolate is not sticking to the strawberries?

    The strawberries must be room temperature and completely dry before dipping. If the chocolate will not stick to your berries, there is likely some moisture on them. Pat with a paper towel and allow to air dry for 20+ minutes until they are completely dry to the touch.

    Should I store chocolate covered strawberries in the fridge?

    On the day you make them, keep the chocolate covered berries at room temperature. Should there be leftovers, you can refrigerate overnight, but note that there will likely be condensation on them when you remove them. Still good to eat! Only keep for 1 day.

    close up of chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch.

    No matter if you’re serving this to kids, teens, or adults – anyone who gets a chance to taste this chocolate covered pumpkin patch is sure to love it! It's a super fun themed dessert for a Halloween party. And since it can be made gluten-free, you can serve this to all of your family & friends!

    More Gluten-Free Halloween Recipes

    • Healthy Halloween Dirt Cups
    • Vampire Bite Cupcakes
    • Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pumpkin Tiramisu
    • Baked Apple Fritters
    • Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

    More Gluten-Free Fall Recipes

    • Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles (without Cream of Tartar!)
    • Chewy Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • 14 Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas
    • Vegan Dirty Chai Scones

    Have you made this chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch? I'd very much appreciate it if you leave a 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review below, and tag me on instagram @livglutenfree!

    Recipe

    close up of chocolate covered strawberry pumpkin patch.

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch

    This cute little pumpkin patch dessert is made entirely from chocolate-covered strawberries. Fresh berries dipped in orange candy melts served on a bed of cookie crumbs are sure to be a Halloween party hit!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Chill Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 16 strawberries
    Calories: 127.7kcal
    Author: Olivia Parsons

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pint fresh strawberries medium-sized
    • 2-3 cups orange candy melts
    • ⅔ package crushed Oreos use gluten-free Oreos or a similar brand if required, for serving.

    Instructions

    • Thoroughly wash and dry the strawberries. Let them air dry for at least 20 minutes to ensure they are completely dry and room temperature.
    • Place the candy melts into a heat-safe measuring cup or short glass. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Be careful that the candy melts don't overheat or they will seize. If this happens, let them cool down before continuing.
    • Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Insert a skewer into the top of each strawberry. This makes it very easy to hold and dip cleanly.
    • Dip the strawberries into the chocolate completely and allow to rest on the cookie sheet. If the chocolate looks thin, another coat might be necessary. Rest for 10 minutes to solidify.
    • Once the base is coated, place the remaining chocolate into a ziplock bag or piping bag with a very small hole. Draw 3 vertical lines across each strawberry. Rest for another 10 minutes.
    • Place the Oreos in a large plastic bag and crush with a heavy object like a rolling pin. Scatter on a large plate and place the strawberries on top. Best enjoyed the day prepared.

    Notes

    • Dairy-Free: Most candy melts will contain some dairy. Candy melts are best because they come in orange and they will harden to a crisp shell without need for tempering.
    • Make Ahead: It is not recommended to make strawberries ahead. Prepare on the day you plan to serve.
    • Storage: Keep on the counter the day you make them. Should there be leftover strawberries, place in the fridge overnight and consume the next day.
    • Leftovers: Leftover candy melts can be melted and spread thin over parchment paper. Sprinkle cookie crumbs overtop for a DIY chocolate bark. Let harden and break into pieces.
     
    Nutrition facts are an estimation that do not include sandwich cookie crumbs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.5g | Protein: 0.43g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 44.5mg | Potassium: 34.9mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15.9g | Vitamin A: 0.8IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 3.6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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