Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples. These enchanting treats marry the nostalgic essence of strawberry shortcake with the fun of carnival candy apples, making them perfect for parties, holidays, or as unique edible gifts. Each crisp apple is dipped in luscious white chocolate and rolled in a crunchy strawberry shortcake crumble, creating a mouthwatering dessert that’s visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re sharing at gatherings or enjoying them solo, these candy apples are sure to impress with their vibrant presentation and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for dusting)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly; insert wooden sticks into each apple.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each apple into the melted white chocolate and let excess drip off.
- Roll each coated apple in the mixture of crushed freeze-dried strawberries and cookies; press gently to adhere.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet; dust with powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg