Elf Hat Chocolate Strawberries (Printable version)

Festive strawberries dipped in chocolate with charming elf hat decorations, perfect for holiday gatherings.

# What you need:

→ 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)

# Steps to follow:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries to ensure no moisture remains on the surface.
02 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
03 - Melt green candy melts or green-tinted white chocolate in a separate bowl, adding coconut oil if desired to achieve 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 create the hat, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Quickly dip the tip of the strawberry into the white chocolate to form the pom-pom.
06 - Place the 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 mini marshmallow or sprinkle candies around the base to trim the hat.
08 - Add candy pearls or sprinkles as desired for additional embellishment.
09 - Let the strawberries set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Delightful holiday treat perfect for parties and gifting
  • Festive and whimsical appearance resembling elf hats
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 -
  • Remove moisture completely from strawberries to ensure chocolate adherence
  • Use coconut oil for a smoother chocolate coating
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