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Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples


  • Author: chef-joudia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious combination of crisp apples coated in velvety white chocolate and topped with freeze-dried strawberries and shortcake crumbs, perfect for parties or festive gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • ½ cup shortcake cookies or graham crackers, crushed
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 6 wooden sticks

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each apple.
  2. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Dip each apple into the melted white chocolate, turning to coat evenly.
  4. Roll the coated apple in a mix of crushed freeze-dried strawberries and crushed cookies.
  5. Place coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.

Notes

For a vegan option, use dairy-free white chocolate. Customize toppings for different flavors.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Dipping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 apple
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: candy apples, strawberry shortcake, dessert, party treats, easy recipes