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Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These Easter chocolate covered strawberries have the classic flavor we love, but they're wrapped up in a fun Easter theme.
Prep Time30 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 9
Calories: 140kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by washing the strawberries. Allow them to thoroughly drain and dry on paper towels. Your strawberries must be dry.

Easter Bunny

  • Melt 8 ounces of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 20-second increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth. Add a few drops of white candy color for a bright white if you wish.
  • Line a baking sheet or plate with waxed paper.
  • Insert a toothpick or two into the top of a clean dry strawberry, taking care not to puncture the sides which will release juice into the chocolate and the strawberries will not set correctly.
  • Dip the strawberry in the white chocolate allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl and place it on the prepared plate or tray.
  • While the chocolate is still wet, carefully add a heart-shaped sprinkle for the nose.
  • Next, add 2 round black sprinkles for the eyes ( for a fun detail use a toothpick dipped in a small amount of white chocolate, add a little white sparkle to each eye). Add two small pink pearl sprinkles to form cheeks.
  • Place the plate in the refrigerator to set.
  • Once set, draw the mouth with an edible black food marker, using light pressure to avoid creating a hole in the chocolate.
  • Using a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife make a slit in the middle of a mini marshmallow being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Pull open the marshmallow to create an ear. Press the sticky side down into a small dish of nonpareils. Repeat with another marshmallow for the second ear.
  • Using melted chocolate and a toothpick, attach the ears to the top of the bunny's head.
  • Allow to set (popping it back in the fridge for 10 minutes will set it faster than air drying).

Carrot

  • Melt 8 ounces of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 20-second increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth. Add a few drops of orange candy color until you reach your desired shade.
  • Insert a toothpick in the strawberry and dip it into the orange chocolate allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Transfer it to the wax paper lined plate and allow it to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Add about a tablespoon of the melted orange chocolate to either a piping bag or a resealable bag with the corner cut out. Drizzle some lines on the carrot for texture.
  • Allow to fully set.

Easter Egg

  • Melt 8 ounces of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 20-second increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth. Add a few drops of blue candy color until you reach your desired shade.
  • Insert a toothpick in the strawberry and dip it into the blue chocolate allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Transfer it to the wax paper lined plate, Garnish with sprinkles of your choice in a line pattern or any pattern you wish!
  • Allow to fully set.

Notes

Be sure to stir the chocolate and cook in short intervals when warming it in the microwave to avoid scorching and burning.
Use only oil-based candy coloring otherwise, you may get an uneven color and streaking.
You can set up the strawberries for a short time in the freezer but keep in mind that the stems will not be a bright green anymore. A good option if you are running short on time but only use it if absolutely necessary.
Kids will love making these strawberries, especially adding the sprinkle details!
Use room-temperature strawberries for best results.
Store in a cool place but not in the refrigerator for the bests flavor and look.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.1mg