These spooky chocolate covered strawberry ghosts are a fun and easy Halloween treat! Dip strawberries in melted white chocolate and chocolate for the eyes to give them a ghostly appearance.
Want more Halloween recipes? Try my Halloween Rice Krispie treats, Halloween Oreo balls and spider cookies!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Sweet and fresh: If you love chocolate covered strawberries, this variation is cute, fun and seasonal plus a healthy halloween snack idea!
- Spooky fun: Perfect for a holiday celebration, these strawberry ghosts look so cute on the Halloween dessert table.
- Family favorite: Just like my Halloween graveyard dirt cake, these white chocolate strawberry ghosts are not only the kids favorite but adults love them, too!
- Easy to make: Only 3 ingredients are needed for this easy Halloween recipe plus it’s no-bake and ready in 30 minutes. Make chocolate covered strawberry turkeys for the next holiday, too!
How to Make Strawberry Ghosts
Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Dip strawberries into white chocolate, turning to coat. Place the strawberry on parchment paper lined pan and drag the strawberry to create a ghost tail. Chill for 5-10 minutes.
Melt dark chocolate candy melts in the microwave until smooth. Then using the back of a mini spoon or toothpick draw on the eyes and mouth.
Place the strawberry ghosts in the fridge for 5 minutes or until hardened.
Recipe Variations
- Use mini chocolate chips: Instead of melted chocolate for the eyes and mouth, make it even easier by using mini chocolate chips!
- Use black icing: Instead of chocolate for the face, try using a small tube of black icing.
- White chocolate: Instead of white chocolate melting wafers, use chopped white baking chocolate, white chocolate almond bark or vanilla Candiquick.
- Candy eyeballs: Skip melting the dark chocolate melting wafers and simply add candy eyeballs for a silly strawberry ghost.
- Unique expressions: Get creative with your ghostly strawberries! Try an open mouth expression, different sized eyes or even lay them on their side.
Storage Instructions
While these taste best fresh, they can be stored in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
To reduce condensation on the chocolate covered strawberry ghosts during storage, place a paper towel in the bottom of the container.
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Strawberry Ghosts
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Ingredients
- 18 medium strawberries , washed and dried very well
- 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers , I prefer Ghiradelli
- 2 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers , or use mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or the counter with parchment or wax paper. Make sure your strawberries are washed and completely dry before beginning (any water will ruin them). I like to leave them on paper towels for a couple hours after washing.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate melting wafers at 50% power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between. When chocolate is almost melted, remove from microwave and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Holding the strawberries by the stem, dip into the white chocolate, turning to coat the entire strawberry. Place the strawberry on the pan and drag the strawberry to create a ghost line. Repeat with remaining strawberries. Chill 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Melt dark chocolate using the instructions above. Then use the back of a mini spoon to draw on the eyes and mouth. Alternatively place mini chocolate chips on right after dipping the white chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to harden.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Halloween, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Snacks
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
Kids super enjoyed making these adorable chocolate strawberry ghosts! They are picture perfect and tasted so good! They are excited to have these for trick or treat.
So fun! I love that your kiddos made them with you!
These spooky chocolate-covered strawberry ghosts are a delight! Cant wait to make them again on Halloween. So fun and delicious!
These are fun and so delicious – my family went crazy for them!