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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Penguins Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 chocolate-covered strawberry penguins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightfully adorable and delicious, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Penguins are a fun and creative treat perfect for parties, holidays, or a charming dessert. Juicy fresh strawberries are dipped in rich dark chocolate and decorated with candy eyes and dried apricot beaks to resemble little penguins. Simple to make and sure to impress, these fruity confections combine the freshness of berries with the sweetness of chocolate in a playful presentation.

Ingredients

Fruits and Decorations

  • 15 fresh strawberries
  • 30 candy eyeballs
  • 1 dried apricot, cut into small triangle wedges

Chocolate Coating

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Tools

  • Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Give the strawberries a quick rinse under cool water, then let them dry completely. To speed up drying, gently pat them with a paper towel until no moisture remains, ensuring the chocolate will adhere properly.
  2. Melt Chocolate: In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Dip Strawberries: Insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of a strawberry. Hold the skewer and dip the strawberry diagonally into the melted chocolate, coating the upper portion evenly.
  4. Coat Evenly: Tilt the dipped strawberry to the left and right, gently rolling it so all sides are covered. Ensure the back is fully coated in chocolate but leave a neat triangle of red berry exposed on the front to mimic the penguin’s belly.
  5. Add Eyes and Beak: While the chocolate is still soft, press two candy eyeballs just above the uncovered red section for eyes. Then place a small triangle of dried apricot just below the eyes, above the exposed berry to create a cute beak.
  6. Set Chocolate: Stand the skewered strawberries upright using a foam floral block or similar holder to let the chocolate dry. Allow 20–30 minutes at room temperature for the chocolate to set, or speed up the process by refrigerating them.
  7. Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened completely, remove from skewers if desired and serve these charming chocolate-covered strawberry penguins for a fun and tasty treat!

Notes

  • Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to help chocolate stick properly and avoid sogginess.
  • Using a foam floral block or similar stand helps the dipped strawberries set without smudging.
  • Coconut oil in the chocolate helps create a smooth, glossy finish and easier dipping.
  • Store finished strawberries in the refrigerator if not serving immediately to keep chocolate firm and berries fresh.

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