Sweeten up your dessert table this Thanksgiving with our charming chocolate covered strawberry turkeys – a festive treat that will impress both kids and adults alike!

Are you ready to add a playful and delicious twist to your Thanksgiving dessert table?

These adorable chocolate covered strawberry turkeys combine the rich sweetness of chocolate with the juicy freshness of strawberries, creating a mouthwatering combination that will delight both young and old.

Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, simply looking for a fun activity to enjoy with your loved ones or wanting to use them as turkey place settings, these chocolate covered strawberry turkeys are sure to be a hit.

Plus, this is a festive no bake recipe that’s so simple to put together at the last minute.

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Ingredients and Materials Needed to Chocolate Thanksgiving Turkeys

Fresh strawberries — One whole strawberry needed for each turkey. Wash the strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Make sure they are completely dry, as any moisture can affect the chocolate coating.

Chocolate candy melts — Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate (for a vegan option) candy melts for the turkey’s body. You can melt chocolate chips. Just keep in mind that candy melts are meant for melting multiple times. Whereas chocolate chips are meant for baking so it will be thicker and harder to melt.

Candy corn — For the beak.

Fudge stripe cookies — Cut into halves for the tail feathers.

Parchment paper or wax paper

Microwave safe bowl

White royal icing — Optional for the eyes or use candy eyeballs.

Pretzel sticks — Optional for the turkey legs.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys

1 — Slice the tops off of the strawberries. Making sure that you cut the “back” flat so that the tail stands upright.

2 — Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat it.

3 — Dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate, swirling them around to coat it evenly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before placing them baking sheet lined with wax paper.

3 — Once the chocolate has slightly set but is still sticky, gently press the halved fudge stripe cookie onto the back of the strawberries to make the feathers. If you have any excess chocolate on the side of the turkeys, use a butter knife to cut it off.

4 — Then, press a candy corn on the tip of the chocolate covered strawberry to make the beaks.

5 — Optional: Using a toothpick, dab 2 dots of royal icing to the front of the strawberries. Or use candy eyeballs for the turkey’s eyes. You can also form legs with pretzel sticks. We opted to keep our chocolate strawberry turkeys simple and minimal.

6 — Let the turkeys sit at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set and firm. Then, carefully remove the turkeys from the wax paper and arrange them on a serving platter.

Recipe Notes and Tips

How do you store chocolate covered strawberry turkeys?

These turkeys are best served the same day they are made. If you need to store them, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but be aware that the chocolate may start to soften or develop condensation.

Can I make gluten-free turkey chocolate-covered strawberries?

Yes, you can make chocolate-covered strawberries that are gluten-free. Simply substitute the chocolate for a gluten-free variety and the turkey for a gluten-free cookie alternative.

Can I make these allergy friendly?

Yes, it is totally possible to make this Thanksgiving dessert allergy friendly. You can use any vegan cookie. And Back to Nature actually makes plant-based fudge striped shortbread. Most dark chocolate is vegan, and there are many vegan melting chocolate options that you can find at the grocery store or online.

How far in advance can you make the turkeys?

You can make chocolate-covered strawberry turkeys up to 2 days in advance. Simply store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

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Not only are these perfect for snacking on throughout Thanksgiving (and the few days before and after…), but they also make really cute hostess gifts!