Halloween Strawberries: Spooky Chocolate Covered Berries For Parties

There’s something about Halloween desserts that invites a little mischief in the kitchen.

These mummy chocolate-covered strawberries have the kind of playful charm that makes people smile before they’ve even taken a bite.

You’ll learn exactly how to prepare strawberries so the chocolate clings beautifully, how to work with two kinds of chocolate without any fuss, and how to make those bandage-like drizzles that give each berry its spooky personality.

Once you try them, you’ll see why they deserve a spot on your dessert table every October.

Takeaway: Dry strawberries thoroughly before dipping to avoid streaks or seized chocolate.

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Why These Mummy Chocolate Strawberries Work So Well

Fresh strawberries bring a bright, juicy bite to balance the richness of both dark and white chocolate.

That mix of flavors keeps them from feeling heavy, making them a welcome addition to a table filled with other Halloween themed food.

I’ve made them for small gatherings, tucked between cookies and cupcakes, and I’ve also set them front-and-center as part of a larger Halloween charcuterie board.

They always go quickly. People love the look, but they come back for the taste.

There’s also flexibility here. You can choose dark or semisweet chocolate for dipping, depending on how much sweetness you want.

The white chocolate drizzle brings contrast and the mummy effect, so keep it smooth for clean lines.

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Preparing the Strawberries for Dipping

The prep step makes or breaks the look of these berries.

Start by washing them gently, then pat them dry with a paper towel.

I give them a little extra time on the counter to air-dry because even a trace of water can cause melted chocolate to seize.

Moisture also makes the coating slip, which is why I never rush this part.

If you’ve made other fall snacks like spooky cake, you know presentation starts well before the decorations go on.

Here, the shine and smoothness of the chocolate begin with a truly dry surface.

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Choosing and Melting the Chocolate

I’ve tried both chocolate chips and melting wafers for this recipe.

In my notes, melting wafers give a slightly smoother finish and set a bit faster, which helps if you’re making a big batch.

If you prefer the deeper flavor of real chocolate chips, a teaspoon of coconut oil helps the chocolate melt evenly and gives it a softer snap.

Either way, melt it in short bursts in the microwave, stirring after each round.

Working with dark chocolate first helps anchor the candy eyes in place.

It’s the base layer, so take your time coating each berry about three-quarters of the way up.

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Adding the Candy Eyes and Creating the Mummy Wraps

This is the part where the strawberries start looking like characters.

While the dark chocolate is still warm, press two candy eyes into place.

I keep the baking sheet close so I can move quickly from dipping to decorating.

Once the chocolate sets, melt the white chocolate in a clean bowl.

A piping bag gives you the neatest bandages, but I’ve used a zip-top bag with a corner cut off in a pinch.

Drizzle back and forth without covering the eyes completely — that peek of expression is what makes them fun.

For more themed inspiration, check out Halloween dirt cups — they pair well with these strawberries on a party spread.

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Serving and Storing Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These mummy strawberries hold their best texture the day you make them.

If they sit too long in the refrigerator, condensation can form and dull the chocolate’s finish.

I arrange them on a platter just before serving, sometimes mixed with ghost chocolate covered strawberries for variety.

On a larger Halloween macarons display, they fill in gaps beautifully.

If you do need to store them, place them in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for a few hours at most.

Line the container with parchment to keep them from sticking.

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Final Thoughts and Community Invitation

Halloween strawberries are one of those easy wins in the kitchen.

They take less than half an hour, yet they look like you’ve spent much longer fussing over them.

Pin this recipe to your Halloween themed treats board so you can find it when party season hits.

And tell me in the comments — did you give your mummies a serious stare or a cheeky grin? I’d love to hear how yours turned out.

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