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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!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 strawberries
Calories: 127.7kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries medium-sized
  • 2-3 cups orange candy melts
  • 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