Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples Recipe
Delight in these festive Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples, combining crisp Granny Smith apples dipped in smooth white chocolate and adorned with crunchy crushed Golden Oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries. Finished with a vibrant strawberry candy drizzle and optional fresh strawberry slices, these treats are perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 candy apples
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Apples and Sticks
- 6 Granny Smith apples (washed & dried)
- 6 wooden sticks or decorative straws
Chocolate Coating
- 3 cups white chocolate melting wafers (or white almond bark)
- ½ cup strawberry-flavored candy melts (for drizzle)
Toppings
- 1 cup Golden Oreo cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into crumbs)
- Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Insert wooden sticks or decorative straws securely into the top of each washed and dried Granny Smith apple. Ensure the apples are completely dry to help the chocolate adhere properly.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well between each until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Apples in White Chocolate: Dip each apple into the melted white chocolate, turning them to coat evenly from top to bottom. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off for a clean finish.
- Coat with Oreo and Strawberry Crumbs: Immediately after dipping, roll or dip the bottom half of each apple into a mixture of crushed Golden Oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Set on Parchment Paper: Place the coated apples on parchment paper to allow the coatings to set without sticking.
- Drizzle Strawberry Candy: Melt the strawberry-flavored candy melts until smooth, then drizzle them over the coated apples to create a striking striped design.
- Add Fresh Strawberry Garnish: If desired, gently press fresh strawberry slices onto the apples before the drizzle sets for an extra fresh touch.
- Let Harden: Let the apples harden completely either at room temperature or by refrigerating them briefly.
- Serve: For best freshness and flavor, serve the Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples within 1 to 2 days.
Notes
- Make sure apples are thoroughly dried before dipping to help the chocolate stick better.
- Use parchment or wax paper for easy removal of apples once set.
- Customize toppings by substituting Oreo crumbs with crushed graham crackers for a different flavor.
- Store apples in the refrigerator to keep them fresh longer, but bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.
- If you don’t have candy melts, white chocolate can work for the drizzle, though strawberry candy melts provide a brighter color.
