Spooky Ghost Strawberries: Easy Halloween Party Finger Food Treats
Spooky Ghost Strawberries are a fun, festive Halloween treat made by dipping fresh strawberries in white chocolate and decorating them with ghostly faces. Quick to prepare, kid-friendly, and perfect for parties, these sweet bites combine fruit and chocolate for a healthier alternative to traditional candy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 ghost strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 20 medium fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
- 1 cup (6 oz) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and mouth)
- Black gel icing or edible marker pens (optional, for faces)
- Parchment or wax paper (for lining baking sheet)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cool water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Let air dry for a few minutes to ensure no moisture remains.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (about 1–1.5 minutes). Alternatively, melt in a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem (or use a toothpick/skewer) and dip into the melted white chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off, then set on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While chocolate is still soft, use a spoon or toothpick to pull a little chocolate outward at the base to create a wispy ghost tail.
- Once coating starts to set (about 2–3 minutes), press in mini chocolate chips for eyes and mouth. Use black gel icing or edible marker pens for expressive faces if desired.
- Transfer baking sheet to the fridge and chill for 10–15 minutes until chocolate is firm. Alternatively, let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Arrange strawberries on a platter and serve chilled. Patch any cracks with a dab of melted chocolate if needed.
Notes
Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing. Use good-quality chocolate for best results. Work quickly to add faces before the coating sets. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. For vegan or allergy-friendly versions, use dairy-free chocolate and vegetable shortening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost strawberry
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 6.2
- Sodium: 8
- Fat: 3.2
- Saturated Fat: 2.2
- Carbohydrates: 7.5
- Fiber: 1.1
- Protein: 0.7
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