Elf Hat Chocolate Strawberries (Printable)

Whimsical strawberries dipped in chocolate and decorated with festive touches for holiday fun.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 20 large fresh strawberries, stems removed

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz white chocolate or candy melts
03 - 5 oz green candy melts or green white chocolate
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)

→ Decorations

05 - 40 mini marshmallows
06 - 40 red and/or white candy pearls or mini candies
07 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles (red, white, or green)
08 - Edible glitter (optional)

# Method:

01 - Wash strawberries thoroughly and dry them completely, ensuring no surface moisture remains.
02 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
03 - Melt green candy melts or green-tinted white chocolate in a separate bowl; add coconut oil if desired for a smoother consistency.
04 - Hold each strawberry by the tip and dip the base about two-thirds up into the green chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Dip the tip of each strawberry quickly into the white chocolate to form the pom-pom.
06 - Place dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - While chocolate is still wet, press a mini marshmallow onto the tip of each strawberry and arrange mini marshmallows or sprinkle candies around the base as hat trim.
08 - Add candy pearls or festive sprinkles as desired for extra embellishment.
09 - Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to make in just 20 minutes.
  • Perfect for holiday parties and gifting with whimsical charm.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, suitable for many diets.
  • Customizable decorations add fun and sparkle.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  • Work quickly when decorating to ensure chocolate is still wet for attaching marshmallows and sprinkles.
  • For smoother melting, add coconut oil to candy melts.
  • Store strawberries in the refrigerator once set to maintain freshness.
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