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Skip the nuts and caramel and make these delightful Chocolate Turtles with Strawberry.
They are every bit as fun and delicious as their crunchy counterparts and sure to put a smile on everyoneโs face. The best part is, you only need a few strawberries, dark chocolate, and mini candy eyes.
Recipe Tip
Leave the strawberry leaves on for a pop of color (they are perfectly edible) or remove them, as Iโve done below.
Serve the treats as they are, or on a fruit platter with my kiwi turtles and strawberry bunnies. You can even top them onto cakes and cupcakes on special occasions.
Chocolate Turtles with StrawberryโโโโโโโIngredients
Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Strawberries: Pointy-shaped strawberries will work best for this recipe. Halve the berries and remove the leaves (or keep them on).
- Dark chocolate: I use a dark chocolate with 55% cocoa solids, but any chocolate will do.
- Candy eyes: Look for mini candy eyes, regular-sized candy eyes, or omit them.
How to Make Chocolate Turtles with Strawberry
- Melt the dark chocolate and pour it into a piping tool or a bag.
- Pipe the chocolate turtle details on parchment paper.
- Top with the halved strawberries.
- Add candy eyes and allow to set.
Tips for Success
- Be sure to dry the cut side of the strawberries well before placing them on the chocolate. This will ensure the chocolate sticks to the berry.
- Let the chocolate harden in the fridge or at room temperature (depending on how cool your kitchen is).
Possible Variations
- Strawberries:ย Try any round or oval-shaped fruit (halved kiwi berries, large grapes, apples, pears, kiwi, plums, or apricots).
- Dark chocolate: Use any chocolate you like, whether you prefer white, milk, or dark. You can even use chocolate-covered strawberries to make the turtles for a different look.
- Candy eyes: If you donโt have candy eyes, try sprinkles, chia seeds, sesame seeds, or mix one tablespoon of icing sugar with a tiny bit of water till it forms a paste. Dot the eyes on with one end of a toothpick abd make the pupil with chia seeds.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep them in the fridge in an airtight container. Since the strawberries are cut, however, they are best enjoyed on the same day.
FAQs
To ensure the turtle holds together, pipe the head and legs, and then add a chocolate blob underneath the berry to connect the parts and hold it all together. It also helps to dry the cut-side of the strawberry on a paper towel.
Absolutely, use a piping bag or a small plastic bag (just snip the corner).
Top them onto cakes or cupcakes, serve them at Under-the-Sea themed birthday parties, enjoy them as a fun afternoon snack, or as part of a sweet movie night board.
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Recipe at a Glance
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 7 turtles
Chocolate Turtles With Strawberry
Equipment
Ingredientsย
- 4 strawberries, pointy-shaped
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 14 mini candy eyes
Instructionsย
- Melt the dark chocolate.
- Place the melted chocolate in a piping utensil or bag.
- Halve your strawberries and remove the leaves.
- Trace around the berry halves on a piece of baking parchment (you can use edible pens for this if you prefer โ I use a pencil and turn over the paper).
- Put the strawberry aside and pipe the chocolate head and legs onto the parchment. Pipe some chocolate underneath the berry to ensure it sticks.
- Dry the strawberry on a piece of paper towel and place the strawberry on top of the chocolate details.
- Add the candy eyes.
- Allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
