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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys decorated for a festive occasion

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys

A fun and festive dessert, these chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys are perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration. Fresh strawberries are dipped in rich melted chocolate and adorned with candy corn feathers and edible eyes, creating an adorable edible turkey.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 turkeys
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 large Strawberry fresh, washed and thoroughly dried
  • 12 oz Chocolate milk or dark chocolate chips/melting wafers
  • 48 Candy Corn for feathers
  • 24 Edible Eyes small
  • 1 tube Orange Icing or melted orange candy melts, for beak and wattle

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Spoon or dipping tool

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry all strawberries. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, or use a double boiler method.
  3. Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of the berry; gently shake off excess chocolate.
  4. Place the dipped strawberry on the prepared baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, press four candy corn pieces into the wider end of the strawberry to form the turkey's tail feathers.
  5. Affix two edible eyes onto the narrow end of the strawberry (the "head" part). Use a small dab of melted chocolate if needed to secure them.
  6. Using the orange icing, pipe a small triangular beak and a tiny wattle under the eyes of each turkey.
  7. Refrigerate the finished strawberry turkeys for at least 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing. For best results, use good quality melting chocolate or chocolate chips. Chill thoroughly for easier handling and serving.