Description
These adorable strawberry ghosts are the easiest Halloween treat you can make. Fresh, sweet, creamy, and spooky enough to steal the dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh strawberries (about 250 g)
- 8 oz. (225 g) white chocolate or white candy melts
- 1 tsp. (5 ml) coconut oil, optional
- 1 oz. (28 g) dark chocolate
- 1 tsp. (5 ml) vegetable shortening, optional
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries gently and dry them completely with paper towels.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using short intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Stir in coconut oil if needed to make the coating smoother.
- Hold each strawberry by its leafy top and dip it into the melted white chocolate.
- Let excess chocolate drip off, then place each coated strawberry on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the strawberries for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the coating is firm.
- Melt the dark chocolate and transfer it to a small piping bag or resealable bag.
- Pipe two small eyes and a spooky mouth onto each strawberry.
- Allow the chocolate details to set completely.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American