How to Make Adorable Turkey Strawberries for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning the menu! If you’re looking for a festive, delicious dessert that’s sure to wow your guests, look no further than turkey strawberries These adorable turkey-shaped treats combine fresh juicy strawberries, smooth melted chocolate, and fun decorative touches to recreate the classic bird in berry form

I first came across the idea of making chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys from a viral TikTok video. As someone who loves going all out on desserts for the holidays, I knew I had to try making my own version at home. The end result was a huge hit with both kids and adults! The combination of sweet chocolate and tart strawberry is simply irresistible.

Below I’ll walk you throughstep-by-step instructions on how to transform ordinary strawberries into artistic chocolate-covered turkey strawberries. Trust me, it’s much easier than it looks. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you’ll have the perfect festive dessert ready in no time. Let’s get started!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Fresh strawberries with stems still attached
• Milk, dark or white chocolate for coating
• Pretzel sticks for turkey legs
• Mini marshmallows for the thighs
• Candy eyes or melted chocolate (optional)
• Sprinkles for feathers (optional)

Step-by-Step Directions

Prep the Strawberries

• Wash and completely dry strawberries. Place in fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before decorating. The colder they are, the easier it will be to coat them.

Make the Turkey Legs

• Break pretzel sticks in half to make two smaller legs.
• Cut mini marshmallows in half lengthwise so the sticky inside is exposed.
• Press a marshmallow half onto the end of a pretzel leg to form the thigh. Repeat for all legs.

Attach Legs to Strawberries

• Melt chocolate according to package instructions.
• Holding the marshmallow end, dip the pretzel leg halfway into melted chocolate.
• Quickly press chocolate-coated side onto the side of a chilled strawberry before it sets. Hold for 30 seconds.
• Repeat to attach a “leg” on both sides of each berry.

Coat Strawberries in Chocolate

• Insert a skewer into the top of each assembled strawberry.
• Dip the entire strawberry into the melted chocolate, up to the stem.
• Tap off excess chocolate and place back on parchment paper.
• Repeat the dipping process for all strawberries. Let chocolate set fully.

Add Decorative Touches

• For turkey feet, drizzle white chocolate on leg ends.
• Glue on candy eyes using a dab of melted chocolate.
• Use sprinkles, nuts or coconut to resemble feathers.
• Draw on chocolate beaks with a piping bag.

And that’s it – your chocolate turkey strawberries are ready to gobble up!

Tips for Making Turkey Strawberries

• Use lollipop sticks for easier dipping if strawberries don’t have stems.
• Refrigerate dipped berries if not eating right away to prevent chocolate from melting.
• Wax or parchment paper makes for easy removal after chocolate sets.
• Let kids help decorate with sprinkles, eyes and other fun add-ons.
• Package chocolate turkeys in cupcake liners or boxes for perfect edible gifts.

With their adorable faces and delicious combination of sweet juicy berries and rich chocolate, these chocolate turkey strawberries are sure to be the highlight of your Thanksgiving dessert spread Kids and adults alike will have fun helping to create them Let your creativity go wild and make a whole flock of turkeys in different sizes and designs. Your guests will gobble them right up!

FAQs

How far in advance can I make chocolate covered strawberries?

Chocolate covered strawberries are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare them a day in advance. Once the chocolate has hardened, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remove them about 30 minutes before serving to let them come to room temperature enhancing their flavor and texture.

How do you hold chocolate covered strawberries?

If you plan on eating them the first day, you’ll want to then remove them from the refrigerator and store them on the counter at room temperature. This way, they won’t sweat or weep. Chocolate covered strawberries keep best stored on the counter with a loose draping of plastic wrap.

Is it cheaper to make your own chocolate covered strawberries?

Despite being one of the easiest and cheapest desserts to make, chocolate covered strawberries are one of those fancy, bite-size desserts that everyone loves. They’re beautiful and impressive looking, but they’re incredibly simple. One batch of chocolate covered strawberries only takes about 20 minutes to make!

What not to do when making chocolate covered strawberries?

If there’s one thing chocolate doesn’t mix with, it’s water. If you have trouble getting the chocolate to stick to the surface of the berries, they could still be damp. Leave them on a towel after washing and be sure to dry all sides before coating with chocolate.