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Ghost Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Delightful Halloween treats combining fresh strawberries with creamy white chocolate, topped with playful black icing for a ghostly appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 strawberries
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the strawberries
  • 1 pint pint strawberries Look for ripe, juicy strawberries with a vibrant red color.
For the coating
  • 7 oz white chocolate wafers Ghirardelli or Wilton's preferred for smooth melting.
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil Helps achieve a silky chocolate consistency.
  • 1 tube black decorating icing Use gel icing for precise application.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse strawberries gently under cold water and dry completely.
  3. Keep strawberries at room temperature.
Melting the Chocolate
  1. Combine white chocolate wafers and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth (about 1 to 1.5 minutes).
Coating the Strawberries
  1. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating completely but leaving the stem exposed.
  2. Place dipped strawberries on prepared parchment paper.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes until chocolate is set.
  4. Let strawberries sit at room temperature for 1 minute.
  5. Use black icing to pipe eyes and mouth on each strawberry.
  6. Arrange on a serving plate and serve immediately or keep chilled.

Notes

Avoid skipping the chilling step! Use quality chocolate for best results. Keep in the fridge and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.