Name: Strawberry Turkeys Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 13-16 Strawberries; Stick pretzels; Mini marshmallows; 11.5 oz bag of milk chocolate chips; 11.5 oz bag of white chocolate chips

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Introduction

Strawberry Turkeys are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering. These adorable edible turkeys combine fresh strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows, and rich chocolate for a delightful snack that kids and adults will love.

The image shows a group of strawberries fully covered in smooth milk chocolate, each designed to look like a small turkey. Each strawberry, dark brown from the chocolate coating, has two small chocolate legs attached on its bottom sides with white chocolate tips resembling feet. The bright green strawberry leaves act as the turkey's tail feathers on top. The strawberries are placed on a sheet of parchment paper with a white marbled background visible. An Instant Pot with a metal finish and visible buttons is placed behind the strawberries. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

13-16 strawberries
Pretzel sticks
Mini marshmallows
11.5 oz bag of milk chocolate chips
11.5 oz bag of white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prepare for setting the turkeys.
Step 2: Snap pretzel sticks in half. Cut each mini marshmallow diagonally in half to create a flat spot for attaching to the strawberries. Insert pretzel halves into the cut marshmallows.
Step 3: Using a double boiler or microwave (at 20-second intervals up to 1 minute), melt the entire bag of milk chocolate chips together with ½ cup of white chocolate chips.
Step 4: Dip only the flat edge of the marshmallow legs into the melted milk chocolate and attach them to each side of the strawberries to form the turkey “legs.” Place the strawberries on the parchment paper and refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Step 5: Insert a skewer or toothpick through the top of each strawberry. Dip each strawberry completely into the milk chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place them back on parchment paper and chill in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes to set.
Step 6: Melt about ½ cup of white chocolate chips separately. Dip just the ends of the pretzel legs in the white chocolate to create “feet.”
Step 7: Refrigerate the finished turkeys for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy your cute and tasty strawberry turkeys!

Tips & Variations

If you want a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for dipping.
Replace mini marshmallows with small gummy candies for a different texture on the legs.
Use colorful sprinkles on the melted chocolate before it sets to add a festive touch.

Storage

Store strawberry turkeys in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Because of the fresh fruit, they are best enjoyed within a couple of days. To serve, let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly. Avoid freezing, as it may change the texture of the strawberries and chocolate.

How to Serve

The image shows 14 chocolate-covered strawberries arranged on a white marbled surface, each designed to look like a small turkey. Each strawberry is fully coated in smooth milk chocolate, forming the body of the turkey, with the green leaves of the strawberries left uncovered at the top to resemble feathers. Attached to each strawberry are two small chocolate-coated sticks acting as legs, and each leg has a white chocolate tip to represent the turkey's claws. The strawberries are placed on a sheet of white parchment paper with faint text, and in the background, part of a stainless steel Instant Pot and a white container on a granite countertop are visible. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?

It’s best to use fresh strawberries because frozen ones can become watery and affect the chocolate coating’s texture and adherence.

What can I use instead of pretzel sticks?

If pretzel sticks aren’t available, thin breadsticks or crunchy vegetable sticks like carrot sticks can be a good substitute for the turkey legs.