Elf Hat Chocolate Strawberries (Printable Version)

Whimsical strawberries dipped in chocolate and decorated with festive accents for holiday enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Easy and fun to make
  • Perfect for holiday parties and gifting
02 -
  • For vegan or dairy-free versions, use plant-based chocolate and marshmallows.
  • Try red candy melts for Santa hats instead of elf hats.
03 -
  • Use coconut oil to achieve a smoother chocolate coating.
  • Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to avoid chocolate seizing.
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