These ghost strawberries are the cutest Halloween food idea you can find. They are not only a healthy Halloween party food but these ghost chocolate covered strawberries are a lot of fun for kids and big kids too.
I absolutely love these little ghost strawberries. Their eyes give them such character and to me, they are definitely more cute than spooky but either way, they are a lovely addition to a Halloween feast. Children will love making these and bringing their own creativity to the funny faces.
A healthy Halloween treat? Sign me up. These ghost chocolate covered strawberries are perfect as a trick or treat sweet or for a spooky party! Easy to whip up and look amazing – you can even personalise your Ghost strawberry with unique features! If you are looking for more healthy Halloween snacks check out my Halloween pumpkins made of oranges!
Why you’ll love this Ghost Strawberries
Ghost strawberries dipped in chocolate are one of the best flavour combinations out there and using the sweet white chocolate for this spooky strawberry recipe is even better! It’s a little lighter and makes a tasty decoration!
Ghost strawberries are a healthy Halloween party food. A much better option when the little ones have had a bit too much sugar.
Ghost chocolate covered strawberries couldn’t be easier to make, simply wash your strawberries, dip in melted chocolate and add a fun face!
Too old to trick or treat? Make these spooky strawberries with your teen or adult friends if you’re really too old to go trick or treating.
Look at the little faces of my spooky strawberries. They’re so cute, almost too cute to eat! (Almost…)
Top Questions
Should strawberries be cold before dipping?
How long to let strawberries dry before dipping?
Do you put chocolate covered strawberries in the fridge to harden?
Why is my chocolate not sticking to my strawberries?
Ghost Strawberries Ingredients
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Strawberries
I love fresh, juicy strawberries. You always know a strawberry is going to be good if it smells sweet before you even cut it. You can use any shape or size strawberries for this ghost strawberry recipe, the more irregular better! You can personalise your little ghost strawberries.
White Chocolate
Milky white chocolate is my favourite, it’s a bit lighter than milk or dark and it looks perfect for these ghost strawberries. If you don’t like white chocolate you could use your favourite but they won’t look as ghostly.
How to make Ghost Chocolate Covered Strawberries – step by step
Break up your white chocolate so it melts more evenly and doesn’t burn. You can melt it in the microwave in 15 second bursts or on a bain-marie. Just be sure to keep stirring.
Wash your strawberries thoroughly too!
Holding the leaves, dip your strawberry into the melted chocolate leaving the just top.
Once the chocolate has cooled and hardened to the touch you can decorate however you like! I used some melted milk chocolate blobs to make the faces of my ghost strawberries and some edible eyes (available in most supermarkets).
You could cut up a small marshmallow and stick these to your strawberries dipped in chocolate to make eyes or a nose! It’s so much fun creating faces and personalities for all your Ghost strawberries.
Ghost Strawberries Top Tips
Make sure the strawberries are washed and allow them to dry before dipping. For at least 10 minutes. Finger touch dry, otherwise the chocolate may not stick and you’ll have a patchy ghost strawberry.
Add a very small amount of vegetable oil (any tasteless oil will work) to the white chocolate to make it smoother and slightly thinner. This makes it better for dipping. It does take a little longer to harden but it’s worth it for ease of dipping.
To reduce any juice getting into the chocolate make sure they’re fully dry before you attempt to dip your strawberry in chocolate.
Serving Suggestions
Serve while in costume whilst trick or treaters knock on your door of course!
A ghost strawberry dipped in chocolate is great at any occasion, serve them on a platter surrounded by other spooky sweets like my Apple Mummy Pastries or as the dessert decoration for my Roasted Pumpkin chocolate tart.
Equipment
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Ghost Strawberries Substitutions and variations
VEGAN CHOCOLATE
This Ghost strawberry recipe can easily be made into a vegan/dairy free recipe by substituting the white chocolate for a milk-free alternative. It still works really well just be sure to adjust your melting time as dairy-free chocolate melts differently to it’s milky counter part.
Always be safe with allergies, especially if you are making these ghost strawberries for a party.
CHOCOLATE DIPPED FRUIT
Try your favourite fruit dipped in dark, white or milk chocolate or even a mixture of all 3! Just be sure to wait until each layer of chocolate has dried fully before dipping into the next flavour.
I love Apple slices dipped in chocolate, some people think orange segments and dark chocolate are the perfect autumn combo so have fun with your flavours and show me what you came up with!
CHOCOLATE PUMPKINS
Dip your washed and dried strawberries into orange candy melts to make mini chocolate pumpkins! They look so cute and are much tastier than normal pumpkin!
CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRY BAUBLES
Melt different coloured candy melts (or white chocolate mixed with a few drops on food colouring) and create your own chocolate strawberry baubles! Perfect for Christmas and very tasty.
Storing Ghost Strawberries / Making ahead of time options
These ghost chocolate covered strawberries are best when fresh. You could wash your strawberries the night before, leave them in the fridge to dry overnight and then dip them the morning of Halloween.
Make sure the strawberries are at room temperature when you dip them. This will stop condensation from getting into the chocolate and causing bubbling or causing the chocolate not to stick.
Whenever you make them, just be sure the chocolate fully hardens before serving or you will have melted chocolate everywhere!
FAQS
Should strawberries be cold before dipping?
Strawberries need to be dry before dipping but they do not need to be any colder than room temperature. This will not affect how your ghost strawberries come out.
How long to let strawberries dry before dipping?
You should leave strawberries for at least 10 minutes to fully dry before dipping them. Otherwise the melted chocolate may not stick to the strawberry. The little spooky strawberry would be very sad.
Do you put chocolate covered strawberries in the fridge to harden?
You can put ghost chocolate covered strawberries in the fridge to harden but they will also harden at room temperature so long as your kitchen isn’t very warm. I would suggest keeping them in the fridge until about 5 minutes before you’re ready to serve. They much more delicious at room temperature.
Why is my chocolate not sticking to my strawberries?
Your chocolate may not be sticking to your strawberries because the strawberries are still wet from washing. To help the chocolate stick to your strawberries, make sure they are completely dry before you dip them into your melted chocolate.
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Ghost Strawberries Recipe
Ghost Strawberries
Equipment
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh strawberries
- 100 g white chocolate
- 50 g milk chocolate
- 1 pack of edible eyes sprinkles (available in most supermarkets)
- 0.5 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries. Make sure they are completely dry. If they are still damp the chocolate won't stick.
- Melt the white chocolate in 10-second bursts in the microwave. Stirring between each burst.
- Place a sheet of greaseproof paper on a baking tray.
- Stir the white chocolate. If it is melted but thick and hard to dip then mix in the vegetable oil. This will make the white chocolate smoother and easier to dip. However, it will take a little longer to set.
- Dip the strawberries into the white chocolate and place on the greaseproof paper.
- Leave the strawberries to harden in a cool place.
- When they are set, melt the milk chocolate in a bowl in 10-second bursts.
- Use the milk chocolate to stick the eyes on the strawberries and draw little mouths or other features.
- Store somewhere cool, best served on the day they are made.
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Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping.
- Add a little vegetable oil to the white chocolate to make it smoother and thinner and easier to dip.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.