Save A festive and playful candy assortment featuring heart-shaped treats and chocolate-dipped strawberries, perfect for Valentines Day or romantic celebrations.
I enjoy preparing this tray as it brings color and joy to every romantic gathering with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Chocolate and Candy: 200 g milk chocolate, melted, 150 g white chocolate, melted, 24 heart shaped gummy candies, 12 chocolate truffles, 8 large strawberries, 8 mini marshmallows
- Decorative and Serving: 8 wooden skewers (for arrows), Edible gold or pink sprinkles (optional), 8 small mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Dip half the strawberries in milk chocolate and the other half in white chocolate. Place on a parchment lined tray and sprinkle with edible sprinkles if desired. Let set until chocolate hardens (about 10 minutes).
- Step 3:
- Thread one marshmallow onto each skewer, followed by a gummy heart and a truffle. Carefully add a dipped strawberry at the tip to create the arrowhead.
- Step 4:
- Arrange candy arrows on a large serving tray, filling spaces with extra gummies and chocolate truffles.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with mint leaves for a fresh touch if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This candy tray always brings smiles and sweet moments shared among family and friends during special celebrations.
Notes
For a nutty twist, add roasted almonds or chocolate covered nuts. Swap in dark chocolate or vegan chocolate as desired. Pair with sparkling rosé or a fruity mocktail.
Required Tools
8 wooden skewers, Microwave safe bowls for melting chocolate, Parchment paper, Large serving tray
Nutritional Information
Calories 210, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 27 g, Protein 2 g per serving.
Save This candy tray is a delightful and effortless way to celebrate love with sweet treats.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I melt the chocolate properly?
Use microwave-safe bowls to gently melt the chocolate in short intervals, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler over simmering water.
- → Can I substitute the strawberries?
Yes, other firm fruits like raspberries or blackberries can be used, but strawberries work best for dipping and skewering.
- → What is the best way to set the dipped strawberries?
Place the dipped strawberries on parchment paper and let them rest in the fridge for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- → Are there alternatives for wooden skewers?
Small food-safe picks or metal skewers can be used as long as they are sturdy enough to hold the candy assortment.
- → How can I add a crunchy texture twist?
Sprinkle crushed roasted almonds or chocolate-covered nuts on the dipped strawberries before setting for an added crunch.