Halloween Dessert – Strawberry and Chocolate fudge mice
Get ready to delight your guests this Halloween with Strawberry and Chocolate fudge mice, a charming dessert that combines whimsy and flavor. These adorable treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. With juicy strawberries dipped in luscious chocolate and decorated with playful toppings, these fudge mice will be the highlight of your spooky celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a fun family activity, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can – 396 grams)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 20 strawberries
- 1 cup grated chocolate or chocolate sprinkles
- Roasted peanuts (or sliced almonds/sunflower kernels/pine nuts for decoration)
- Colored shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and salted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens (about 7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Dip each strawberry into the warm chocolate mixture until fully coated, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, add roasted peanuts as ears to each strawberry.
- Sprinkle grated chocolate or sprinkles over the coated strawberries for added texture, using colored shaped sprinkles as eyes.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg