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White chocolate strawberry ghosts are a whimsical yet impressive treat I always turn to for parties and family gatherings. You get the best of both worlds—and juicy fresh strawberries and sweet rich chocolate—all with a playful ghost twist that never fails to delight kids and adults alike.
So much fun for kids to help decorate. Every time I make these for Halloween or a special event laughter and smiles follow. My niece once insisted we make a whole haunted berry patch and we had a blast.
Gather Your Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: Look for firm ripe berries with vibrant green tops for the prettiest ghosts
- Milk chocolate melts: Create a smooth sweet shell for each berry you can also use white melts if you want classic white ghosts
- Parchment paper: Keeps your dipped berries from sticking and helps with easy cleanup
How to Make It
- Wash and Prep the Strawberries:
- Rinse strawberries gently under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels. Any moisture will prevent the chocolate from sticking so take your time with this step.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Place chocolate melts in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in short bursts of 20 to 30 seconds stirring in between until smooth and completely melted.
- Dip the Strawberries:
- Hold each strawberry by the green top and dip into the melted chocolate coating almost to the top. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Create Ghost Tails:
- When placing the dipped strawberries onto the parchment paper drag a little tail of chocolate to one side to create that classic ghost shape. Repeat for all berries.
- Decorate Faces:
- Once the coating is set use a piping bag or clean toothpick to pipe two small dots for eyes and an oval mouth with remaining chocolate or melted dark chocolate for better contrast.
- Let Them Set:
- Leave strawberries at room temperature until chocolate is fully set and ghosts are ready to enjoy.
Kid friendly and allergy adaptable. Whenever I make these my favorite part is piped faces—sometimes they turn out spooky sometimes extra silly. Once my nephew made a whole batch of strawberries with surprised expressions and they made everyone at the table laugh.
Flavor Boosters
Tip: Use high quality chocolate for the shiniest smoothest coating and select medium to large berries for a bold look. Decorate faces before the chocolate sets completely for best results.
Serving Suggestions
These are perfect on a Halloween dessert tray or tucked onto party platters. For extra flair stick a few ghosts onto cupcakes or use as spooky toppers for chocolate mousse. At home my family loves them as a fun snack during movie night.
Creative Twists
Customize for every season: Swap out the chocolate or use food coloring in melted white chocolate for colorful ghosts on Valentine’s Day or Easter. Try pastel faces and tails for a spring party or add candy eyes for more personality.
For clean dipped berries use a fork or slotted spoon to lift them after dipping letting extra chocolate drip off. Work in batches if making lots so the chocolate stays fluid and strawberries are fresh.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- → How do I make the ghost face on strawberries?
Use melted chocolate to pipe two eyes and a mouth onto each dipped strawberry after the coating sets slightly.
- → Can I use other types of chocolate for dipping?
Yes, you can substitute dark or white chocolate depending on your preference for the coating.
- → How long do these strawberry ghosts keep?
Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to keep the chocolate fresh and strawberries firm.
- → Do I need any special tools for decorating?
A piping bag or a small plastic bag with a snipped corner works well for adding facial features.
- → Can I make these with frozen strawberries?
Fresh strawberries are recommended as frozen ones may become too soft when thawed and difficult to coat.