[dam-video dam-id=”46509″ type_of_player=”jw” /]It should come as no surprise that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday—I work for a cooking magazine. I love going all out on the desserts (check out my Turkey Cake from last year). I knew I had to make my own version of these chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys after seeing this popular TikTok. Sweet, salty and completely adorable, these treats are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread this year.
Get ready to impress your Thanksgiving guests with these adorable and delicious chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys! This recipe is a fun and festive twist on the classic chocolate-covered strawberry perfect for kids and adults alike.
What You’ll Need:
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 24 miniature marshmallows
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- Waxed paper
- Mini spatula
- Wooden skewers
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Make the Turkey Legs: Snap a pretzel stick in half and slide a marshmallow onto the top to form the thigh. Repeat for all 24 legs.
- Attach the Legs: Melt the milk chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Dip one half of each marshmallow in chocolate and stick it to either side of the strawberry. Let set on waxed paper.
- Dip the Strawberries: Dip each assembled strawberry in the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let the excess drip off and return to the waxed paper to harden.
- White Chocolate Feet: Melt the white chocolate chips with the remaining coconut oil. Once the dipped strawberries are hard, dip the ends of both turkey legs in the white chocolate and let set.
Tips for Success:
- Store in the fridge: To prevent melting, keep your chocolate turkeys in the fridge until ready to serve. Take them out 10 minutes before eating for a softer texture.
- Make ahead: Prepare these treats a day in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Smooth chocolate finish: Adding coconut oil to the chocolate creates a silky-smooth texture without the hassle of tempering.
Bonus:
- Check out our other Thanksgiving dessert ideas for more inspiration!
- Learn how to prep Thanksgiving dinner in advance to save time on the big day.
Enjoy your delicious and festive chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys!
How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 24 miniature marshmallows
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- Wax paper: In the Test Kitchen, we adore using wax paper as a nonstick surface for setting chocolate and coated candies. Your treats will peel off easily and without a mess once they’ve set.
- Tiny spatula: Taste of Home’s tiny spatula is the ideal size for blending the melted chocolate.
- Wooden skewers: Use a long skewer to spear your strawberry for simple dipping and a slick coating.
Tips for Making Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
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FAQ
How far ahead can you make chocolate covered strawberries?
What kind of chocolate is best for chocolate covered strawberries?
Is it cheaper to make your own chocolate covered strawberries?
How do you make a chocolate covered strawberry Turkey?
Coat the strawberries in caramel and allow it to harden before dipping in chocolate for an even more tasty turkey! Mix rice krispie cereal or crushed nuts into the chocolate before dipping for more texture. These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are fresh strawberries with pretzel legs dipped in chocolate bark.
How do you make a Turkey frog with strawberries?
Pick up the strawberries by the stem and lightly dip the bottoms of each leg into the white chocolate park to make the turkey’s feet. Return each one to the baking sheet and then back to the fridge until set. You can use milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips instead of almond bark if you prefer
How do you make chocolate covered strawberries for Thanksgiving?
Mix rice krispie cereal or crushed nuts into the chocolate before dipping for more texture. These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are fresh strawberries with pretzel legs dipped in chocolate bark. Such a fun and easy Thanksgiving dessert that the kids will love! Rinse and pat your Strawberries dry and set aside.
How do you make a strawberry cake with chocolate?
Dab cut sides with chocolate and affix to sides of strawberry near the top. Let sit until hardened, about 5 minutes. Step 4 Using fork or toothpick, dip whole strawberry into more melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Arrange on prepared sheet. Step 5 Repeat with remaining strawberries, pretzel rods, and marshmallows.