Strawberry Ghosts
Strawberry ghosts turn a container of fresh berries into a whole Halloween tray, and the kids can do the dipping and the faces themselves.
Servings: 15 berries
Calories: 51kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries (about 14-18 berries)
- 10 ounces package of white dipping chocolate or candy melts (about 1 ¼ cups)
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the strawberries and dry them completely before dipping.1 pound strawberries
- Transfer the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and microwave on high for 30 seconds, remove and stir. Microwave for 15-second increments, removing each time to stir before heating for another 15 seconds. Repeat until all the wafers are completely melted.10 ounces package of white dipping chocolate or candy melts
- Holding the strawberries by the tops, dip ¾ of the strawberry in the melted chocolate. Hold the strawberry over the bowl for several seconds to allow some of the excess chocolate to drip off. Place the strawberry on the parchment paper and then pull the strawberry up slightly to create a ‘ghost tail’ with the excess chocolate.
- While the chocolate is still wet, shape the tail with a spoon or your finger to create a point at the bottom of the tail like a ghost.
- Add the mini chocolate chips before the white chocolate dries. Place the mini chocolate chips with the points up for the eyes and the point down for the mouth.Mini chocolate chips
- Let the chocolate dry for about 10-15 minutes. Once fully dry, store in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 1-2 days for best quality.
Notes
Tips:
- Dry the berries completely after rinsing. Damp fruit is the main reason white chocolate refuses to stick.
- Dipping chocolate firms up fast. If you are working slowly or making these with kids, melt half at a time.
- Let the berries set completely before you move them off the parchment.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 1 to 2 days for best quality. I make these the night before a party and keep them in the fridge overnight. To carry them, line a sheet pan with paper towel, lay them on it, and cover with foil. They will sweat a little coming out of the cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
