Elf Hat Chocolate Strawberries (Printable)

Whimsical strawberries dressed in chocolate and festive accents for charming holiday enjoyment.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 20 large fresh strawberries, stems removed

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz white chocolate or candy melts
03 - 5 oz green candy melts or green white chocolate
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)

→ Decorations

05 - 40 mini marshmallows
06 - 40 red and/or white candy pearls or mini candies
07 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles (red, white, or green)
08 - Edible glitter (optional)

# Method:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries to remove all moisture.
02 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals while stirring until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, melt green candy melts or green-tinted white chocolate, adding coconut oil if desired for a smoother texture.
04 - Hold each strawberry by the tip and dip the base about two-thirds of the way up into the green chocolate to form the hat, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Quickly dip the tip of each strawberry into the melted white chocolate to create the pom-pom.
06 - Place dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - While the chocolate is still wet, press a mini marshmallow onto the tip for the pom-pom and arrange another marshmallow or sprinkle candies around the base as hat trim.
08 - Decorate with candy pearls or festive sprinkles as desired for embellishment.
09 - Allow strawberries to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive whimsical strawberries
  • Perfect for parties and gifting
02 -
  • For vegan or dairy-free versions, use plant-based chocolate and marshmallows
  • Try red candy melts for Santa hats instead of elf hats
03 -
  • Use coconut oil for smoother chocolate melting
  • Work quickly to prevent chocolate from hardening before decorating
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