Name: Pumpkin Patch Strawberries Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh strawberries; 12 oz orange candy melts (or white chocolate with orange food coloring); 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, to thin chocolate); 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (optional); 6 chocolate peanut butter cups (optional); 2-3 tbsp melted orange chocolate (for drizzling and piping)

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Introduction

These Pumpkin Patch Strawberries are a fun and festive treat, perfect for fall gatherings or Halloween parties. Fresh strawberries are coated in vibrant orange chocolate and decorated to look like mini pumpkins. This recipe is simple, playful, and sure to impress.

A white square dish filled with a layer of dark brown crushed cookie crumbs resembling soil, topped with several bright orange strawberries coated in smooth chocolate. Each strawberry is decorated with thin vertical orange chocolate stripes and fresh green leafy tops, with a small sprinkling of crushed cookie crumbs around the base of the leaves. Scattered among the strawberries are halved chocolate peanut butter cups and round chocolate sandwich cookies partially buried in the cookie crumb layer. The setting is on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries
12 oz orange candy melts (or white chocolate with orange food coloring)
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
12 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (optional)
6 chocolate peanut butter cups (optional)
2-3 tbsp melted orange chocolate (for drizzling)

Instructions

Step 1: Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly. Place them on a clean towel to eliminate any moisture.
Step 2: Put the orange candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth. Stir in coconut oil if a thinner consistency is desired.
Step 3: Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Set the coated strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Allow the chocolate to set for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer a portion of the melted chocolate to a piping bag and pipe vertical lines on the strawberries to resemble pumpkin ridges.
Step 5: Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs and spread them on a serving tray to mimic soil. Arrange the strawberries on top and add chocolate peanut butter cups as extra decoration if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a smoother dip, gently heat the chocolate to avoid burning and stir continuously.
If orange candy melts are unavailable, use white chocolate tinted with orange food coloring.
Try adding small green candy stems or leaves for a more realistic pumpkin look.
Use different crushed cookies or nuts for varied textures in the “soil” layer.

Storage

Store the finished strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To enjoy, let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften the chocolate slightly before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows a white rectangular tray filled with a dark crumbly chocolate layer that looks like soil. On top of this layer, there are several strawberries completely covered with smooth, glossy orange chocolate, each strawberry featuring fine vertical ridges. The green leafy tops of the strawberries are visible, with a bit of crushed chocolate sprinkled around the stem area to resemble dirt. Among the strawberries, there are whole and halved chocolate sandwich cookies and small chocolate peanut butter cups embedded in the crumbly chocolate base. The scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?

Fresh strawberries are best because frozen ones release extra moisture, which can prevent the chocolate from sticking properly.

What can I substitute for the orange candy melts?

You can use white chocolate combined with orange food coloring if orange candy melts are not available. Just melt the white chocolate carefully and mix in the coloring once melted.