How to Make Adorable Turkey Strawberries for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is around the corner! Are you looking for a fun thanksgiving activity to do with your kids or for some yummy easy snacks to make for thanksgiving? Let’s learn how to make strawberry turkeys! These Thanksgiving strawberry turkeys are fun to make and also really yummy. We will turn our strawberries into mini turkeys! This is a unique way to learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries. Who doesnt love chocolate coated fruits! These mini turkeys are super fun to make and can be a fun activity to keep your kids busy while you prepare for thanksgiving dinner. They also make a perfect decoration on the dinner table! Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Thanksgiving Strawberry Turkey Recipe with step by step instructions! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning the menu! If you’re looking for a festive delicious dessert that’s sure to wow your guests look no further than turkey strawberries. These adorable turkey-shaped treats combine fresh juicy strawberries, smooth melted chocolate, and fun decorative touches to recreate the classic bird in berry form.

We here at Tasty Treats headquarters love coming up with fun twists on classic desserts and these chocolate turkey strawberries are one of our favorites. The creativity involved means they’re great for getting the kids excited about helping out in the kitchen during the holidays too! Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to transform fresh strawberries into too-cute chocolate turkeys that will be the highlight of your Thanksgiving dessert spread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Making chocolate turkey strawberries is easy with just a few basic ingredients:

Fresh strawberries with stems still attached
Milk, dark or white chocolate for coating
Pretzel sticks for turkey legs
Mini marshmallows for the thighs
Candy eyes or use melted chocolate (optional)
Sprinkles for feathers (optional)

That’s it! Part of what makes this dessert so fun yet simple is that you likely have most, if not all, of these ingredients on hand already.

Step-By-Step Directions

Follow these simple steps to transform fresh strawberries into cute little chocolate turkeys:

Prep the Strawberries

First up, wash and completely dry your strawberries. Be sure to leave the stems on, as you’ll use these later to dip the berries in chocolate. Once washed and dried, place the berries in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before decorating. The colder they are, the easier it will be to coat them evenly in chocolate.

Make the Turkey Legs

To form the legs, you’ll need pretzel sticks and mini marshmallows. Start by breaking pretzel sticks in half to make two smaller legs for each turkey.

Then, cut mini marshmallows in half lengthwise so the sticky inside is exposed. Press a marshmallow half onto the end of a pretzel leg to form the “thigh”. Repeat for all legs, making two per turkey.

Attach Legs to Strawberries

Melt your choice of chocolate according to package instructions. We like using milk or dark chocolate for coating the strawberries. Once melted, hold the marshmallow end of a pretzel leg and dip just the bottom half into the melted chocolate.

Quickly press the chocolate-coated side onto the side of a chilled strawberry before it sets. Hold for 30 seconds to help it adhere. Repeat to attach a “leg” on both sides of each berry.

Coat Strawberries in Chocolate

Carefully insert a skewer or lollipop stick into the top of each strawberry, next to the stem. This will make it easier to dip the entire strawberry in chocolate.

Once you have the stick inserted, dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate, twirling gently to coat it completely up to the stem. Tap off any excess chocolate and place back on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat dipping for the remaining strawberries.

Add Decorative Touches

Once your chocolate turkey strawberries are coated and chocolate is set, it’s time for the fun finishing decorations!

For turkey feet, drizzle some melted white chocolate onto the ends of the pretzel legs.
Glue on cute candy eyes using a small dollop of melted chocolate as “glue”.
Get creative with sprinkles, chopped nuts or coconut to resemble feathers.
Use a piping bag to draw chocolate beaks and wattles.

Let kids join in on the decorating – it’s a fun holiday activity that really gets them into the Thanksgiving spirit!

Turkey Strawberry Tips

Making chocolate covered turkey berries for Thanksgiving is easy, but here are some extra pointers for success:

Use lollipop sticks for easier dipping if strawberries don’t have stems.
Refrigerate dipped berries if not eating right away to keep chocolate firm.
Wax or parchment paper makes for easy removal after chocolate sets.
Package chocolate turkeys in cupcake liners or boxes for perfect edible gifts.
Make turkeys in different sizes and designs for a whole flock!
Add a cinnamon stick skewer for a turkey leg drumstick look.
Drizzle with white chocolate stripes for “feathers”.
Stick in chocolate chips for “eyes” if you don’t have candy ones.

With their adorable faces and delicious combination of sweet juicy berries and rich chocolate, these chocolate covered strawberry turkeys are sure to be the highlight of your Thanksgiving dessert spread. Kids and adults alike will have fun helping to create them. Let your creativity go wild and make a whole flock of turkeys in different sizes and designs. Your guests will gobble them right up!

So grab some fresh red strawberries and your favorite chocolate and get ready to craft a very happy Thanksgiving turkey flock! These fun berry birds add a delightfully whimsical touch to any holiday dessert table.