Strawberry Ladybugs
These adorable strawberry ladybugs are a fun and easy no-bake treat perfect for parties, snacks, or spring celebrations. Fresh strawberries are decorated with chocolate, candy eyes, and licorice to look like cute little ladybugs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
- 1–2 pieces black licorice rope
- 24 edible eyes
Instructions
- Cut the stems off the strawberries and slice a small sliver off the bottom of each berry so they lay flat.
- Melt the chocolate melting wafers according to package directions.
- Dip about one-third of each strawberry into the melted chocolate.
- Place 2 edible eyes onto each dipped strawberry and allow the chocolate to harden for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the remaining melted chocolate into a small plastic bag and pipe a line down the center of each berry along with small dots to resemble ladybug spots.
- Allow the chocolate to harden while cutting the black licorice into tiny 1/2-inch pieces.
- Insert two pieces of licorice above the eyes on each strawberry to create antennae.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Best enjoyed the same day for freshest strawberries.
- White chocolate or candy melts can be used for different decorative styles.
- Place strawberries on parchment paper while decorating for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/strawberry-ladybugs/
