These simple-to-make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are a fun and cute dessert to serve with your Thanksgiving spread.
If you’re looking for the most charming and delicious recipes to grace your Thanksgiving table, you’ve landed at the right spot. I can’t tell you how much I love making what I’m about to show you.
Imagine the fun and laughter when you serve these adorable chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys! A delightful combination of sweet, crunchy, and slightly salty – these strawberry turkeys are a match made in heaven.
And I can tell you, when you bring out all these turkeys on a platter to your family and friends, their faces will all light up! They look so great!
Friends, I genuinely hope you try out these chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys. They’re the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table and are bound to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Plus, it’s one of those easy recipes that delivers a big wow factor. As I always say, the best part of any holiday is the time spent with loved ones, sharing delicious recipes, and creating unforgettable memories.
Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Common Questions About Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Can I use wax paper instead of parchment paper?
Absolutely! Either parchment paper or wax paper works fine to line your baking sheet. Just make sure your strawberries don’t stick! It also helps the cleanup afterward. You’re bound to get a little melted chocolate here and there all over your pan haha.
How do the mini marshmallows fit into the recipe?
The mini marshmallows are used to create the “legs” of your turkey, attached to the side of the strawberry with pretzel sticks. Cute and chewy!
Do I need a microwave to melt the chocolate?
While our recipe uses a microwave-safe bowl to melt the chocolate, you can also use a double boiler method if you prefer that. Do what feels the best for you!
Storage
These little Thanksgiving turkeys are my kid’s favorite thing. I think they like looking at them even more than they enjoy eating them. Chances are, they’ll be playing with them and “walking” them along their plates, haha!
Refrigerator
To enjoy these sweet treats at their best, have them the same day. But if you’ve got leftovers, pop them into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Freezer
While you can freeze these, the strawberries might get a bit mushy upon thawing. Best to enjoy them fresh!
Tips
Be sure to let the kids gobble up any of the excess chocolate drip. Ok… maybe the adults want to do that too. Just enjoy the process! These turkeys are a great way to make memories in the kitchen.
- Skewers are Key: Use cocktail skewers as they’re stronger and longer than toothpicks, ensuring your strawberry doesn’t fall during the dipping process.
- Choosing Your Chocolate: Melting wafers are preferred, but you can also use milk chocolate chips or chocolate bark. Remember to use a deep bowl or large-rimmed cup for easy dipping.
- Consistency Matters: If your chocolate becomes too thick, you can thin it out with a teaspoon of coconut oil for a silky, smooth dip.
Ingredients
Have you seen these on TikTok yet? I sure have. Apparently, chocolate turkeys really pop on camera. You’ll see why once you’ve made your own!
- Large strawberries
- Cocktail skewers
- Mini marshmallows
- Pretzel sticks
- Milk chocolate melting wafers
- White chocolate melting wafers
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Don’t worry if these don’t come out absolutely “perfect”. I think we tend to focus too much on that in the kitchen. Have fun with it! These cute strawberry turkey treats will turn out great, no matter what.
Prep
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then, press a cocktail skewer vertically into the top of each strawberry, but do not go all the way through.
- Break each pretzel stick in half. Add 2 mini marshmallows to each broken end of the pretzel stick.
- Microwave the chocolate melting wafers in a deep bowl for 30 seconds on defrost. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted. If needed, return to the microwave for 15 additional seconds to melt the remaining chocolate wafers.
Assemble
- To assemble the turkey, dip one side of a marshmallow pretzel stick in the chocolate and attach it to the side of a strawberry (this will be the turkey’s wing). Hold the marshmallow stick against the strawberry for 10-15 seconds, then repeat on the other side of the strawberry with another marshmallow pretzel stick and chocolate. Place the assembled strawberries on the baking sheet.
- Put the strawberries in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Reheat the chocolate for 15 seconds on the defrost setting if needed. Then, dip each strawberry into the chocolate until the chocolate reaches the stem. Remove the strawberry from the chocolate and gently jiggle to drip the excess chocolate off. Place back on the baking sheet and repeat the process with all 12 strawberries.
- Allow the strawberries to harden in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in a small bowl. Remove the strawberries from the refrigerator, then dip the very tip of each pretzel in the white chocolate.
- Return the strawberries to the refrigerator for 5 additional minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
I recommend using cocktail skewers since they are typically longer and stronger than a toothpick. This will ensure your strawberry does not fall off while dipping into the chocolate. If you only have toothpicks, use two per strawberry for a stronger hold.
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Cocktail skewers or toothpicks
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Deep bowl or large-rimmed cup
What to Serve With Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
These delightful treats are perfect as a sweet ending after the main meal. They pair well with:
- Pumpkin pies
- Dark chocolate desserts
- Vanilla or almond-flavored ice creams
- Freshly brewed coffee or hot chocolate
Why You Should Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Their little pretzel legs are so adorable! I almost feel bad gobbling them up. Almost, I say. They’re too darn tasty to just let sit there, haha!
- Crowd Pleaser: They’re not just delicious; they’re conversation starters!
- Kid-Friendly: Let the little ones join in the fun of assembling these little turkeys.
- Versatile: They’re perfect not just for Thanksgiving dinner, but for any fall celebration.
- Easy & Quick: No baking needed! Just a few simple steps and you’re set.
Variations and Add-Ins for Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Do you have any ideas that you think would make these pop even more? Try them out! And don’t hesitate to share your creations with me as well. I love to see what you come up with.
- Dark Desire: Swap out milk chocolate for dark chocolate for a bittersweet twist.
- Fruity Fun: Add tiny pieces of fruit, like blueberries or kiwi, as decorations.
- Candy Corn Feathers: For more festive flair, use candy corn as tail feathers.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries large
- 48 mini marshmallows
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 10 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
- 3 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
Prep
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then, press a cocktail skewer vertically into the top of each strawberry, but do not go all the way through.
- Break each pretzel stick in half. Add 2 mini marshmallows to each broken end of the pretzel stick.
- Microwave the chocolate melting wafers in a deep bowl for 30 seconds on defrost. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted. If needed, return to the microwave for 15 additional seconds to melt the remaining chocolate wafers.
Assemble
- To assemble the turkey, dip one side of a marshmallow pretzel stick in the chocolate and attach it to the side of a strawberry (this will be the turkey’s wing). Hold the marshmallow stick against the strawberry for 10-15 seconds, then repeat on the other side of the strawberry with another marshmallow pretzel stick and chocolate. Place the assembled strawberries on the baking sheet.
- Put the strawberries in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Reheat the chocolate for 15 seconds on the defrost setting if needed. Then, dip each strawberry into the chocolate until the chocolate reaches the stem. Remove the strawberry from the chocolate and gently jiggle to drip the excess chocolate off. Place back on the baking sheet and repeat the process with all 12 strawberries.
- Allow the strawberries to harden in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in a small bowl. Remove the strawberries from the refrigerator, then dip the very tip of each pretzel in the white chocolate.
- Return the strawberries to the refrigerator for 5 additional minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Equipment
- 12 cocktail skewers
Nutrition
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