The most enjoyable thing you will do this Thanksgiving is make these adorable, in-demand Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys! They are great to make with your kids to serve on Thanksgiving Day, and even the young at heart (like me, but hey, I’m old) will love making them!
This recipe isn’t my creation; rather, it’s another example of one of those adorable, viral trends that everyone is embracing this fall! If you still need some delectable holiday recipes, give some of these a try!
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and a table overflowing with delicious food But let’s be honest, preparing a full Thanksgiving feast can be a daunting task, especially when juggling busy schedules and holiday preparations That’s where chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys come in, offering a delightful and festive alternative to traditional Thanksgiving desserts.
Unveiling the Sweet Delight: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
These adorable treats are not only visually appealing but also surprisingly easy to make making them a perfect activity to enjoy with family and friends during the holiday season. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can transform ordinary strawberries into charming chocolate-covered turkeys that will be the star of your Thanksgiving dessert table.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Gathering the Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries (large and ripe)
- Chocolate almond bark (dark and white)
- Pretzel sticks (thin and crispy)
- Mini marshmallows
- Optional: Coconut oil
Bringing the Turkeys to Life:
- Prepare the Turkey Legs: Break pretzel sticks in half and stick the cut side of a halved mini marshmallow to the top of each pretzel piece to create the turkey legs.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in between until smooth.
- Attach the Legs: Dip the marshmallow ends of the pretzel legs into the melted chocolate and attach them to the sides of each strawberry.
- Coat the Strawberries: Dip the entire strawberry, up to the stem, in the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
- Chill and Harden: Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Create the Feet: Melt the white chocolate almond bark and dip the bottom ends of the pretzel legs into the white chocolate to create the turkey’s feet. Return the strawberries to the baking sheet and refrigerate again until the white chocolate hardens.
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
- Use cold strawberries for a faster chocolate setting time.
- Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate for a smoother and shinier finish.
- If you prefer, you can use milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips instead of almond bark.
- Make sure to melt and stir the chocolate as needed to prevent it from overheating and clumping.
- Feel free to cut off the strawberry stems before starting if you prefer.
- For a fun twist, try using different colored chocolate or sprinkles to decorate your turkeys.
Storage and Serving Suggestions
These delightful treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. To serve, simply remove them from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving to allow them to soften slightly.
Chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys are a delightful and festive alternative to traditional Thanksgiving desserts. With their adorable appearance and delicious flavor, they are sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike. So, gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and enjoy creating these charming treats that will add a touch of whimsy and sweetness to your Thanksgiving celebration.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Turkeys using Strawberries
- Rinse and pat your Strawberries dry and set aside.
- The pretzel sticks are TOO LONG if you don’t break off about 1/4 of the top; you will use the piece that is about 3/4 of the length.
- Cut your mini marshmallows in half, long ways. There will be two sticky parts inside the marshmallows.
- Attach the marshmallow’s sliced side to the top pretzel stick (be sure to use the broken end to ensure that the pieces that protrude are smooth and not pointed).
- Place your almond bark into a deep, microwave safe bowl.
- Once your chocolate is completely melted, heat it for 30 seconds, stir, and then heat it for an additional 15 seconds at a time.
- Gently dip the top of the marshmallow-topped pretzel stick into the melted chocolate bark.
- Place the pretzel/marshmallow leg on the strawberry’s right side and hold it there for about 30 seconds to ensure it sticks. Repeat with the left side!.
- Put your leg-attached strawberry on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet, and continue with the remaining strawberries. (each will cook and harden as you continue to work).
- After the strawberry turkey legs are set, pierce the strawberry with a fork, dunk the entire strawberry in chocolate up to the stem, shake off any excess, and return it to the parchment paper.
- Continue making these strawberry turkeys until all of them are done, then chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for ten minutes to set the chocolate.
- Melt your white almond bark in the same manner as before while those are cooling.
- Remove the baking sheet from the fridge.
- To create the turkey’s feet, grab the strawberries by the stems and gently dip the bottoms of each leg into the white chocolate park.
- Place each one back on the baking sheet and place it in the refrigerator to solidify.
Cut your marshmallows & break pretzel tops
Stick marshmallow to top of pretzel
Dip thighs into chocolate
Attach to the sides of strawberry
Dip whole berry into chocolate
Make sure to cover up to the stem
Drip off excess chocolate
Dip feet into white chocolate
Let cool in fridge until set
These are just like any chocolate strawberries, they hold up nicely for a few days in the refrigerator. Just cover them lightly with saran wrap! You can make these several days ahead if you wish!.
Why you will LOVE this recipe:
- Thanksgiving usually means baking a ton of desserts, but these adorable little treats can be prepared days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator’s back until your gathering, saving up precious oven space!
- This is exactly the right thing to do if your kids are bored to tears because school is out and you need a fun family activity that will keep them occupied while you cook Thanksgiving dinner!
- This is the ideal dessert to add to your spread on Thanksgiving Day, in place of the traditional apple, pecan, or pumpkin pie!
