Easy Grinch Strawberries
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These Grinch Strawberries are a fun Holiday Movie night treat that are made quickly and with little effort. These dipped strawberries are festive enough for any Christmas gathering or dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, going to a holiday potluck, or just want a quick a fun Grinch treat to make with the kids, this recipe checks all the boxes.
One of my favorite things about these Grinch Strawberries is how budget-friendly they are. They are perfect when you need a last-minute holiday dessert that still feels special.
If you love quick, themed treats that don’t require turning on the oven, this is one Christmas recipe you’ll make again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No cooking required
- Ready in under 20 minutes
- Uses simple, affordable ingredients
- Perfect for kids to help
- Easy to make ahead for parties
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh strawberries
- Green candy melts or white chocolate + green food coloring
- Red heart sprinkles
How to Make Grinch Strawberries
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries.
Step 2 – Melt candy melts or chocolate
Step 3 – Dip strawberries into green coating.
Step 4 – use a spoon to coat strawberry completely. Add marshmallow or heart sprinkle and let set on parchment paper.
Time Saving Tips
- Line trays with parchment or wax paper for easy cleanup
- Dry strawberries completely before dipping to prevent chocolate from sliding
- Use a microwave-safe measuring cup for easier dipping
- Work in small batches so chocolate doesn’t thicken
- Chill dipped strawberries briefly to speed up setting time.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Green candy melts – If you can’t find green, you can use white candy melts and just us an oil-based green food coloring
- Heart Sprinkles – You can sub drawing a red heart with red candy melts in place of heart sprinkles.
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Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
- I recommend you make these the day you plan to serve them.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Serving Ideas
- Serve on their own or on a Christmas dessert boards.
Grinch Strawberries
Equipment
- Microwave Safe bowl
- bakin sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 10 oz GHIRARDELLI White Vanilla Flavored Melting Wafers
- 4 drops green food gel bright green or neon green
- 16 strawberries
- 16 red heart candy sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Add melting wafers to a microwave safe bowl with coconut oil and make as directed on the bag. Each melting wafer is different. For me I use defrost and cook 1:30 seconds and stir then another minute then stir then another minute and stir. Microwaves can vary as well.
- Once the melting wafers and coconut oil are melted and mixed add in 4 drops food gel. Mix well.
- Using a wood skewer through the top of the strawberry dip and coat it well then place on parchment paper. Immediately place the red heart sprinkle on it. Repeat till all the strawberries are coated.
- Keep in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
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Raquel, these are so cute!!
Thank you for sharing your recipe for Grinch Strawberries at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe in my final Christmas recipe round up.
Happy New Year ~ Kerryanne