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Strawberry Turkeys Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 13-16 strawberry turkeys 1x

Description

Strawberry Turkeys are a fun and festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Fresh strawberries are transformed into adorable turkey shapes using pretzel sticks for legs, mini marshmallows, and a rich coating of melted milk and white chocolate. These no-bake, refrigerator-set treats are both visually charming and delicious, making them a great dessert or party snack for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

  • 13–16 Strawberries

Legs and Feet

  • Stick pretzels
  • Mini marshmallows

Chocolate Coating

  • 11.5 oz bag of milk chocolate chips
  • 11.5 oz bag of white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Assemble the legs: Snap pretzel sticks in half. Cut each mini marshmallow diagonally in half so that one side is flat. Insert the pretzel halves into the flat side of each marshmallow to create the ‘legs’ of the turkey.
  3. Melt chocolate: Using a double boiler or a microwave set to low intervals (20 seconds per interval, max 1 minute total), melt the entire bag of milk chocolate chips together with ½ cup of white chocolate chips until smooth and combined.
  4. Attach legs to strawberries: Dip the flat edge of the marshmallow legs into the milk chocolate mixture. Place two ‘legs’ (marshmallow and pretzel assembly) on each side of the bottom of a strawberry to mimic turkey legs. Set these assembled strawberries onto the parchment paper.
  5. Chill for leg set: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate on the legs to harden and secure firmly to the strawberries.
  6. Coat the strawberries: Insert a skewer through the top of each strawberry. Dip the whole strawberry into the milk chocolate coating, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Place the dipped strawberries back onto the parchment paper to set.
  7. Refrigerate the strawberries: Put the strawberry turkeys into the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, allowing the chocolate coating to harden completely.
  8. Prepare white chocolate for feet: Melt about ½ cup of white chocolate chips using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  9. Decorate the feet: Dip just the ends of the pretzel sticks (which form the turkey’s feet) into the melted white chocolate to create a contrasting appearance. Place them on the parchment paper.
  10. Final chill and serve: Refrigerate the completed strawberry turkeys for an additional 20 minutes until the white chocolate is set. Serve and enjoy your festive treats!

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm strawberries to ensure the turkeys hold their shape well.
  • If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate carefully in the microwave in short bursts to avoid burning.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips for any decorative accents you like.
  • Store the strawberry turkeys in the refrigerator until serving to keep the chocolate firm.
  • Ensure marshmallows are cut diagonally for best leg attachment.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting chocolate and assembly)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry recipe, holiday dessert, no-bake treat, chocolate dipped strawberries, festive snacks, turkey-shaped dessert, kids recipe

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