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Chocolate dipped strawberries are usually seen as a romantic dessert between lovers, but with this fun festive twist, you can turn them into a family-friendly and spooky treat. Ghostly white chocolate covered strawberries are both fun and easy to make!  

chocolate covered strawberries that look like ghosts

Ghost Chocolate Covered Strawberries

I am not much of a holiday home decorator (maybe that’s because I lack the time or the talent, probably both. 😉 ) but one thing I always do to get festive is with special desserts! My kids absolutely love it.

With Halloween often falling on a school day, giving your kids a fun lunchbox can help get them in the mood and mindset for trick or treating later that day. Pairing this ghost with a chocolate mummy cookie can really do just that! 

What’s needed to make White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Ghosts?

  • Fresh whole strawberries (washed and dried)
  • White chocolate
  • Milk (or dark) chocolate chips

That’s pretty much it! It really doesn’t take much! You can see the exact steps and extra “how to” tips in the recipe card below!

white chocolate covered strawberries that look like ghosts

How to melt white chocolate for dipped strawberries

Wash your strawberries and pat them dry with a paper towel. Having them dry is key for getting the chocolate to stick well. I like to pat them dry with a paper towel and then let them sit on dry paper towels on the counter for a good hour or so before dipping them. 

In a bowl, place your white chocolate chips. Put the bowl in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Take it out and stir with a spoon or silicone spatula. Continue placing it in the microwave for 15 second intervals, and stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted. I actually like to do this with the help of my Instant Pot, see below for specific directions. 

How to use my Instant Pot to melt chocolate 

To do this you will need your Instant Pot, water and a glass bowl that is slightly larger than your Instant Pot. The bottom of the bowl should fit inside of the Instant Pot but the top should be taller.  (see photo below.)

white chocolate being melted in the Instant Pot

Turn the Instant Pot onto the Sauté setting. You will either want to use it on LOW or NORMAL setting. Don’t push it and go to HIGH, that will bring the water in the Instant Pot to a roaring boil and hot steam and water will spurt out from beneath the bowl.

I usually use the NORMAL setting, and just let the chocolate just sit for 5-10 minutes before stirring. Then I stir occasionally until the chocolate is smooth and melted. 

melted chocolate in the Instant Pot

Now that the chocolate is smooth and melted, hit the cancel button to turn the Instant Pot off. Then hit the keep warm button. This will turn the heating element on just enough to keep your chocolate melted for as long as you need. 

NOTE: Sometimes with the drastic change in heat the glass bowl will get ‘stuck’ in the metal liner of the Instant Pot once the sauce function has been turned off. If this happens, simply turn the saute function back on and within about 3-5 minutes the glass bowl will be loose again. Make sure to handle the glass bowl with hot pads! It will be hot!

white chocolate covered strawberries that look like ghosts

What is the best kind of chocolate to use when dipping strawberries?

The best kind of chocolate is dipping chocolate or almond bark. My local grocery store sells blocks of dipping chocolate which is what I buy. I recommend the dipping chocolate or almond bark because it’s purpose is to be melted and then dried. It generally dries very quickly, too. You can find dipping chocolate from white to milk all the way to dark. 

If you don’t have access to dipping chocolate and you’d rather use chocolate chips over almond bark, you’ll want to add either shortening or coconut oil. A good rule of thumb is 1tbsp of shortening or coconut oil per cup of chocolate chips. This will help the chocolate chips harden again after being melted. 

How long chocolate covered strawberries last

Chocolate dipped strawberries are good for up to 3 days when properly stored, but they taste so much better when fresh, so try to enjoy them within 48 hours of making them for best results. 

How to store chocolate covered strawberries

Storing chocolate covered strawberries can get a little tricky. You have natural strawberry juices and chocolate to deal with. For best results cover them with wax paper and then store in an airtight container. 

Can you freeze chocolate dipped strawberries

You can freeze chocolate-dipped strawberries, but for best results, if you freeze them, eat them frozen. Do not thaw as this will give you a mushy texture and is not recommended.

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White Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ghosts

Chocolate dipped strawberries are usually seen as a romantic dessert between lovers, but with this fun festive twist, you can turn them into a family-friendly and spooky treat. Ghostly white chocolate covered strawberries are both fun and easy to make! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 pint strawberries, washed and dried
  • 1 cup white dipping chocolate, almond bark or white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp shortening or coconut oil , if using chocolate chips
  • mini chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Instant Pot Instructions: Pour approx 2 cups of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot liner. Place a glass bowl on top of the liner. The bottom of the bowl should just fit inside of the Instant Pot, the top should be above the top of the liner.
  • Place the chocolate (and shortening/coconut oil if using chocolate chips) in the bowl. *see post for more details on this*
  • Set the Instant Pot to Saute NORMAL.
  • Stir chocolate occasionally until smooth, about 10-15 minutes. After the chocolate is smooth, press cancel and then hit the keep warm button.
  • Dip strawberries in chocolate, covering almost to the stem. Place covered strawberries on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. 
  • Immediately place mini chocolate chips onto the strawberries for the mouth and eyes.
  • Either allow to dry at room temperature or toss in the fridge (30 min) or freezer (15 min). Will keep in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
  • Microwave Instructions: microwave chocolate (and shortening/coconut oil if using chocolate chips) in a glass bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted, stirring at each 30 second mark. 
  • Dip strawberries in chocolate, covering almost to the stem. Place covered strawberries on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. 
  • Immediately place mini chocolate chips onto the strawberries for the mouth and eyes.
  • Either allow to dry at room temperature or toss in the fridge (30 min) or freezer (15 min). Will keep in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

Notes

Sometimes with the drastic change in heat the glass bowl will get 'stuck' in the metal liner of the Instant Pot once the sauce function has been turned off. If this happens, simply turn the saute function back on and within about 3-5 minutes the glass bowl will be loose again. Make sure to handle the glass bowl with hot pads! It will be hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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