Chocolate Strawberry Ladybugs
Chocolate Strawberry Ladybugs are a fun fruit snack to make for Valentine's Day or an after school snack with just a few ingredients and fresh strawberries.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries
- chocolate candy melts
- candy eyes
Instructions
- Line a countertop with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. It's important to remove any excess moisture to ensure that the chocolate adheres properly.
- Cut off stem and make a small slit at the stem end to create the bug shape.
- Melt your desired amount of chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. If using the microwave, heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each one until smooth and melted.
- Dip the end of each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off and immediately put the candy eyes in place. Set them on top of the parchment paper to harden. Can also refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set faster.
- While the strawberries are setting, melt some milk, dark or black candy melts in the microwave in 30 second intervals stirring in between until creamy and smooth. Transfer the melted candy into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a small hole cut in one corner.
- Draw a line down the center of the strawberry to create the ladybug's body. Pipe small dots onto their backs for ladybug spots.
- Allow to harden and enjoy!
Notes
Store the chocolate covered strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. You can also place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
