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Strawberry white chocolate ghosts offer a delightful yet simple treat I constantly reach for when hosting parties or family get-togethers. They combine two amazing flavors—luscious fresh strawberries and creamy sweet chocolate—all wrapped up in a fun ghost design that brings smiles to everyone's faces.
Kids absolutely love helping with the decorating part. Whenever I whip these up for Halloween or other occasions, they bring tons of giggles and happy faces. My nephew once wanted us to create an entire spooky berry garden, and we had so much fun doing it.
Gather Your Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: Pick firm, ripe ones with bright green stems for the most attractive ghosts
- Milk chocolate melts: They'll make a delicious sweet coating for each strawberry, or try white melts for traditional ghostly looks
- Parchment paper: Stops your dipped berries from getting stuck and makes cleanup way easier
How to Make It
- Wash and Prep the Strawberries:
- Gently clean strawberries under cool water and dry them completely with paper towels. Getting rid of all moisture is crucial since wetness will make the chocolate slide off.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Put chocolate melts in a microwave-safe container. Warm in 20 to 30 second intervals, giving it a stir between each until it's perfectly smooth.
- Dip the Strawberries:
- Grab each strawberry by its leafy top and dunk it into the melted chocolate, covering almost to the stem. Allow extra chocolate to drip back down.
- Create Ghost Tails:
- As you place your chocolate-covered strawberries on parchment, pull a small trail of chocolate to one side to form that ghostly tail shape. Do this for all your berries.
- Decorate Faces:
- After the coating firms up, use a small piping bag or clean toothpick to add two tiny dots for eyes and a small oval for the mouth using leftover chocolate or melted dark chocolate for better contrast.
- Let Them Set:
- Keep strawberries at room temp until the chocolate hardens completely and your ghosts are ready to eat.
Great for kids and adjustable for allergies. When I make these, I enjoy making the faces most—sometimes they look scary, other times they're just goofy. Once my niece decorated a whole bunch with shocked expressions that had everyone at the table cracking up.
Flavor Boosters
Tip: Go for premium chocolate for the glossiest, creamiest coating and choose larger berries for a more impressive look. Add the facial features before the chocolate fully hardens for the best results.
Serving Suggestions
They work wonderfully on a Halloween treat platter or mixed into party spreads. For something extra special, place a few ghosts on cupcakes or use them to top chocolate mousse. At our house, we love munching on them during family movie nights.
Creative Twists
Make them fit any holiday: Change up the chocolate type or add food coloring to white chocolate for Valentine's Day or Easter ghosts. Try soft-colored faces for spring celebrations or stick on candy eyes for extra character.
For perfectly coated berries, try lifting them with a fork or slotted spoon after dipping to let excess chocolate drop off. If you're making a large batch, work in smaller groups so your chocolate stays melted and your strawberries remain fresh.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- → How do I make the ghost face on strawberries?
Once the white coating has firmed up a bit, grab some melted chocolate and draw two small dots for eyes and a tiny mouth on each berry.
- → Can I use other types of chocolate for dipping?
Sure thing, dark or white chocolate work great as alternatives for your coating based on what you like best.
- → How long do these strawberry ghosts keep?
Pop them in the fridge and they'll stay good for about 2 days, keeping both the chocolate shell and berries nice and fresh.
- → Do I need any special tools for decorating?
Not really, a simple piping bag works great, or just cut a tiny corner off a sandwich bag for an easy DIY option.
- → Can I make these with frozen strawberries?
Stick with fresh berries, as frozen ones tend to get mushy when they thaw and won't hold the chocolate coating well.