Strawberry Turkeys Recipe
Strawberry Turkeys are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering. These adorable edible turkeys are made by decorating fresh strawberries with pretzel legs and mini marshmallow feet dipped in rich melted milk and white chocolate. Easy to make and delightfully tasty, they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 13-16 strawberry turkeys 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting/No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 13–16 fresh strawberries
Legs and feet
- Stick pretzels (about 13-16, halved)
- Mini marshmallows (enough to cut in halves for legs)
Chocolate coating
- 11.5 oz bag milk chocolate chips
- 11.5 oz bag white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the decorated turkeys.
- Make the legs: Snap pretzel sticks in half. Cut each mini marshmallow diagonally in half to create flat sides, then press a pretzel half into the flat side of each marshmallow half to form the turkey legs.
- Melt the chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave-safe measuring cup, melt the entire bag of milk chocolate chips together with an additional ½ cup of white chocolate chips. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, for a maximum of 1 minute total to avoid burning.
- Attach legs to strawberries: Dip the flat edges of the marshmallow legs into the melted milk chocolate, then press one leg on each side of each strawberry to simulate turkey legs. Place them on parchment paper and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
- Coat the strawberries: Insert a skewer through the top of each strawberry. Dip each strawberry fully into the melted milk chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place them back on parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes until fully hardened.
- Decorate the feet: Melt about ½ cup of white chocolate chips separately. Dip just the ends of the pretzels that form the feet into the white chocolate to create a cute detail. Refrigerate the finished turkeys for an additional 20 minutes to harden before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh strawberries that are dry for best chocolate adhesion.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate in short microwave bursts, stirring frequently.
- Store turkeys in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep the chocolate firm.
- You can customize the decoration by adding candy eyes or other small edible decorations.
Keywords: Strawberry turkeys, Thanksgiving dessert, chocolate dipped strawberries, festive treats, holiday snacks, chocolate and pretzel snacks
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