Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Covered Turkey Strawberries
These adorable chocolate covered strawberry turkeys are a fun, no-bake gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert that kids and adults will love. Ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Toothpicks or small spoon
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh strawberries washed and completely dried
- 24 mini marshmallows 2 per strawberry
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, milk, or dark
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for smoother chocolate
- 48 gluten-free pretzel sticks 4 for legs, plus extras for tail feathers (Snyder's Gluten-Free Pretzels)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips optional, for feet
- Candy eyes optional
Instructions
- Prep strawberries: Wash strawberries and pat completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for chocolate adhesion. Leave the green tops on.
- Melt chocolate: Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- Create turkey legs: For each strawberry, take 2 pretzel sticks and 1 mini marshmallow. Dip one end of each pretzel into chocolate, then press both pretzels into opposite sides of the marshmallow to create one leg. Repeat to make 2 legs per strawberry (4 pretzels and 2 marshmallows total per turkey).
- Attach legs to strawberries: Use melted chocolate to attach the two pretzel-marshmallow legs to either side of each strawberry near the bottom. The marshmallows should sit against the strawberry with pretzels extending downward like legs. Hold for a few seconds to set.
- Add pretzel tail feathers: Break additional pretzel sticks in half. Dip one end of each piece in chocolate and press into the back of the strawberry in a fan shape, creating 5-6 "tail feathers" per turkey.
- Add optional details: Attach candy eyes with a dab of chocolate. For decorative feet, dip the bottom of the pretzel legs in white chocolate.
- Chill to set: Place assembled turkeys on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate is completely firm.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Dry strawberries thoroughly - Any moisture will prevent chocolate from sticking properly
Work quickly - Melted chocolate sets fast, so have all ingredients ready before you start
Assemble legs first - Let the pretzel-marshmallow legs set slightly before attaching to strawberries for easier handling
Make ahead - Assemble morning-of and refrigerate until serving for best results
Kid-friendly activity - Let children help with assembling the legs and pretzel feathers
Use certified gluten-free products - Always verify pretzels, chocolate chips, and marshmallows are labeled gluten-free if you're celiac
Work quickly - Melted chocolate sets fast, so have all ingredients ready before you start
Assemble legs first - Let the pretzel-marshmallow legs set slightly before attaching to strawberries for easier handling
Make ahead - Assemble morning-of and refrigerate until serving for best results
Kid-friendly activity - Let children help with assembling the legs and pretzel feathers
Use certified gluten-free products - Always verify pretzels, chocolate chips, and marshmallows are labeled gluten-free if you're celiac
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