Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries | Adorable Carrot-Inspired Dessert
These Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries are dipped and drizzled in orange candy melts to resemble adorable little carrots, making them a perfect treat for Easter celebrations. Pair them with crushed Oreos and chocolate pudding for a fun dirt cup dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Easy to make and kid-approved!
Ingredients
For the Carrot Strawberries
- Fresh strawberries rinsed, dried, and ready to dip!
- 1 bag of orange candy melts find them at craft stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby
- Parchment paper
- A plastic baggie and scissors for drizzling
For the Dirt Pudding Cups
- Clear cups plastic or glass work great!
- Crushed Oreos grab a rolling pin and go to town on a sleeve of cookies!
- 1 large box of chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups of milk
- Your freshly made carrot strawberries
Instructions
- Prep Your Strawberries
- Start by giving your strawberries a good rinse under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel—trust me, dry strawberries are key to avoiding clumpy chocolate later. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place it next to your dipping station. If the parchment paper rolls up, spray a little cooking spray underneath to keep it in place. Problem solved!
- Melt the Orange Candy Coating
- Pour almost the entire bag of orange candy melts into a saucepan and heat on low. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula—it might take about 5 minutes, but patience pays off here. Once the coating is smooth and shiny, remove it from the heat.
- Pro Tip: Save about 15–20 candy melts for the drizzle later. You’ll thank me when you see how easy it is!
- Dip Those Strawberries
- Hold the pot of melted orange chocolate at an angle and carefully dip each strawberry, coating both sides evenly. Place them on the parchment paper and let them set until firm. This usually takes about 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
- Add the Drizzle
- Now for the fun part! Take a sandwich baggie, snip off a tiny corner, and fill it with the reserved melted orange chocolate. Gently squeeze the bag to create thin lines across the strawberries, mimicking the texture of real carrots. Let them set again before moving on.
- Assemble the Dirt Pudding Cups
- While the strawberries harden, prepare your dirt pudding cups. Start by crushing Oreos into fine crumbs (a ziplock bag and rolling pin work wonders here). Make the chocolate pudding according to the package instructions.
- Layer the cups as follows:
- Add 2 tablespoons of crushed Oreos at the bottom.
- Pour the pudding over the crumbs.
- Sprinkle more crushed Oreos on top for that “dirt” effect.
- Place a carrot strawberry in the center of each cup.
- Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. Voilà—you’ve just created edible magic!
Notes
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh for up to 2–3 days. Avoid leaving them at room temperature for too long, as condensation can cause the chocolate to leak.
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent clumping or seizing of the candy melts.
- Use baking soda between paper towels in storage containers to absorb excess moisture without affecting the taste.