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Pumpkin Patch Strawberries Recipe

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These Pumpkin Patch Strawberries are a festive and fun treat perfect for fall celebrations. Large, firm strawberries are dipped in smooth orange chocolate to resemble tiny pumpkins, complete with piped ridges to mimic a pumpkin’s natural lines. Served on a bed of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to look like dirt, and garnished with chocolate peanut butter cups, these decorative and delicious snacks are sure to impress guests and delight kids.

Ingredients

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For the Strawberries

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries (large, firm, with bright green tops)
  • 12 oz orange candy melts (or white chocolate with orange food coloring)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)

For the “Dirt” Base (Optional)

  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed
  • 6 chocolate peanut butter cups or chocolate disks (optional, for added texture)

For Decoration

  • 2–3 tbsp melted orange chocolate (reserved from dipping)
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag (with a small corner snipped off)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries, making sure they are completely free of moisture to prevent the chocolate from slipping off or seizing. Pat dry with paper towels and let them rest on a clean towel.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: Place the orange candy melts or white chocolate with orange food coloring in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. If too thick, add the optional coconut oil or shortening to achieve a thinner consistency.
  3. Dip the Strawberries: Hold each strawberry by its green leafy top and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling gently to coat evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat for all strawberries.
  4. Add the Pumpkin Ridges: Allow the dipped strawberries to set for 5–10 minutes. Fill a piping bag or zip-top bag with the reserved melted chocolate and pipe vertical lines from top to bottom on each strawberry to create pumpkin-like ridges.
  5. Create the Patch: Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs to resemble dirt and spread over a serving tray or platter. Arrange the decorated strawberries on top like they are growing in a garden. Optionally, add chocolate peanut butter cups as decorative stepping stones for texture and presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to avoid chocolate seizing.
  • Use orange candy melts for the easiest and most vibrant pumpkin color; alternatively, tint white chocolate with orange food coloring.
  • Adding coconut oil helps thin the chocolate for better dipping consistency.
  • If the dipped strawberries are too soft to pipe ridges, chill briefly to firm up the chocolate before decorating.
  • The “dirt” base is optional but adds a charming visual and textural element.

Keywords: pumpkin patch strawberries, fall dessert, chocolate dipped strawberries, Halloween treat, festive snacks, orange candy melts

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