Easy Strawberry Ghosts for Halloween
These cute strawberry ghosts are one of the easiest Halloween treats you can make. Fresh strawberries are dipped in vanilla almond bark, then given simple chocolate ghost faces for an adorable no-bake Halloween treat. They are perfect for Halloween parties, kids, or whenever you need a quick, last-minute Halloween dessert.
How to Make Strawberry Ghosts for Halloween
Ingredients for Strawberry Ghosts
You only need three simple ingredients to make these cute strawberry ghosts, so they are quick and easy to put together for Halloween.
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 24 ounces vanilla almond bark
- About 8 ounces chocolate chips
Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the strawberries and dry them very well. Leave the little green stems on. They add a fun touch of “hair” to the ghosts and make handy little holders for dipping and eating.
Step 2: Melt the Vanilla Almond Bark
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Break the vanilla almond bark into pieces and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well between each one. The almond bark will continue to melt as you stir, so keep stirring until it is smooth before heating it again.
Step 3: Dip the Strawberries
Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted vanilla almond bark. Let some of the excess coating drip off, but not all of it.
Place the strawberry on the parchment paper, push it forward slightly, then drag it back about half an inch. This leaves a little trail of almond bark behind the strawberry to form the ghost tail.
Step 4: Chill the Dipped Strawberries
Place the dipped strawberries in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the vanilla almond bark is firm and set.
Step 5: Add the Ghost Faces
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second increments, stirring well between each one, until melted and smooth.
Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and snip off just the tip. Pipe simple eyes and a mouth onto each strawberry ghost.
Step 6: Chill Until Set
Return the strawberry ghosts to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate faces are completely set.
Once firm, they are ready to serve and enjoy.
They look especially cute lined up on a serving tray, like a little ghost parade ready for the Halloween party. The different strawberry shapes give each ghost its own personality, which makes the whole tray even more fun.
A Halloween Treat for Adults Too
Although these strawberry ghosts are perfect for kids, they are really just chocolate-covered strawberries dressed up for Halloween. Since chocolate-dipped strawberries already have a bit of a romantic feel, these would be just as fun for an adult Halloween party, date night, or spooky little dessert for two.
These strawberry ghosts are such a fun little Halloween treat, and I love that something so simple can turn out this cute. With just three ingredients and a little decorating, they are an easy treat for Halloween parties, kids, or a spooky dessert for two.
Strawberry Ghosts
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 24 ounces vanilla almond bark
- 8 ounces chocolate chips
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries very well, leaving the green stems attached.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Break the vanilla almond bark into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well between each one. Continue stirring until smooth before heating again, as the almond bark will continue to melt while you stir.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted vanilla almond bark. Let some of the excess coating drip off, but not all of it.
- Place the strawberry on the parchment paper, push it forward slightly, then drag it back about half an inch to create the ghost tail.
- Refrigerate the dipped strawberries for about 30 minutes, or until the coating is firm.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second increments, stirring well between each one, until melted and smooth.
- Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and snip off just the tip. Pipe simple eyes and a mouth onto each strawberry ghost.
- Return the strawberry ghosts to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate faces are completely set.
Save these easy strawberry ghosts to your Halloween treats board so you have a cute three-ingredient treat ready for Halloween parties, kids, or a fun spooky dessert.
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