How to Make Candy Strawberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a sweet treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious? Candy strawberries are a fun and festive way to enjoy the classic combination of strawberries and chocolate. These delightful confections are perfect for parties, special occasions, or just as a special indulgence for yourself.

With their glossy red exteriors and sweet, juicy centers, fresh strawberries are already a popular and beloved fruit. But when you dip them in rich, creamy chocolate and sprinkle them with c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O®
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 5 drops green food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Place pecans, coconut, and gelatin in a large bowl. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla; mix well to combine. Cover and chill for one hour.
  • Shape mixture into "strawberries" and roll in red sugar. Tint sliced almonds with green food coloring and insert on the top of the "strawberries" to form leaves.
  • Nutrition

    111 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 50mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 67mg