Introduction

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Easter Treats are a delightful combination of fresh fruit, creamy chocolate pudding, and crunchy Oreos. Perfect for festive gatherings, they’re easy to assemble and sure to impress your guests with their fun presentation and delicious flavors.

Three strawberries are fully covered in smooth, bright orange chocolate, each with green leaves on top. The strawberries are decorated with thin, wavy darker orange lines that wrap around them. They sit closely on a white plate against a white marbled background, showing fresh seeds and a glossy texture on the chocolate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

24 strawberries, rinsed and dried
1 bag orange candy melts (available at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Anns)
Parchment paper
Plastic baggie for drizzling
Cooking spray (optional, to hold parchment paper)
Clear cups (24)
Crushed Oreos, about 48 tablespoons (2 tablespoons per cup plus topping)
1 large box chocolate pudding mix
3 cups milk
Carrot chocolate covered strawberries (prepared as above)

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse your strawberries thoroughly and place them on a paper towel to dry completely, ensuring the chocolate coating sticks well.
Step 2: Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. If the parchment paper curls, lightly spray the pan first or use magnets to hold it flat. Place strawberries and a hot pad nearby for melting candy.
Step 3: Pour almost the entire bag of orange candy melts (reserve 15-20 melts) into a pan over low heat. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula to prevent burning. Continue for about 5 minutes until the candy is completely smooth, then remove from heat.
Step 4: Hold the pan at an angle and pick up each strawberry by the stem. Dip both sides into the melted candy then place them on the parchment paper. Repeat for all strawberries and allow them to set at room temperature until firm.
Step 5: Melt the reserved 15-20 candy melts over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Cut a small tip off a plastic baggie and pour the melted candy into the wider end. Using a dish towel to protect your hand, squeeze the candy gently and drizzle over the set strawberries in a side-to-side motion. Let set again at room temperature.
Step 6: Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions using 3 cups of milk. Stir until thickened and smooth.
Step 7: Add 2 tablespoons of crushed Oreos at the bottom of each clear cup. Pour the prepared pudding over the Oreos. Top with additional crushed Oreos to cover the pudding layer.
Step 8: Place one carrot chocolate covered strawberry in the center of each pudding cup. Refrigerate the assembled cups until ready to serve.

Tips & Variations

Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to help the candy coating stick better.
Use white or dark chocolate candy melts for a different color contrast and flavor variation.
Substitute crushed Oreos with crushed graham crackers or cookies if you prefer a different texture.
For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free pudding mix and plant-based milk.

Storage

Store the assembled treats in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 2 days. For best texture, serve chilled and avoid freezing, as this can affect the pudding consistency and candy coating.

How to Serve

The image shows four strawberries covered in smooth orange chocolate. Each strawberry has thin, darker orange lines drizzled over the top, creating a striped effect. The green leaves on the strawberries are fresh and bright, adding a pop of color. The strawberries are placed closely together on a white rectangular plate set against a white marbled background. The overall look is clean and vibrant, with a shiny finish on the chocolate. 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 recommended because frozen strawberries release water when thawed, which can prevent the candy coating from adhering properly and make the pudding soggy.

What can I use if I don’t have orange candy melts?

You can use any color of candy melts available, or melt colored white chocolate as a substitute. The color choice can be matched to your occasion or preference.