Description
These Best Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkins are a fun and festive treat perfect for fall celebrations. Juicy strawberries are dipped in vibrant orange candy melts to resemble mini pumpkins, with an optional green stem detail to complete the look. This easy no-bake recipe delivers a visually adorable and delicious snack that’s perfect for parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 pint strawberries (washed and dried thoroughly)
Coating
- 2.5 cups orange candy melts (such as Wilton Candy Melts)
- 1-2 drops green gel food coloring (optional, for pumpkin stems)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Thoroughly wash the strawberries and dry them completely using paper towels. Ensuring they are dry helps the candy coating to adhere properly without slipping off.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the orange candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat to prevent burning.
- Dip Strawberries: Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted orange candy coating, covering most of the berry to create a pumpkin shape. Allow excess coating to drip off before placing the strawberry on a parchment-lined tray.
- Create Pumpkin Stems (Optional): Add 1-2 drops of green gel food coloring to the remaining candy melts and stir to tint. Using a small knife or toothpick, draw small green stems on top of each coated strawberry while the candy is still tacky.
- Set and Chill: Place the coated strawberries in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes or until the candy coating is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Once set, carefully remove the strawberry pumpkins from the tray and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to ensure coating sticks well.
- You can substitute candy melts with colored white chocolate, but candy melts offer a smoother and more vibrant finish.
- Work quickly when adding green stems so the candy coating doesn’t harden before decorating.
- Store the strawberry pumpkins in the fridge to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
- For a different look, consider adding a little texture on the orange coating with a fork before it sets to mimic pumpkin ridges.
