Save A festive and playful candy assortment featuring heart-shaped treats and chocolate-dipped strawberries, perfect for Valentines Day or romantic celebrations.
This candy tray has been a favorite at my Valentines parties, always impressing guests with its cute arrow design and tasty sweets.
Ingredients
- Chocolate and Candy: 200 g milk chocolate, melted, 150 g white chocolate, melted, 24 heart-shaped gummy candies, 12 chocolate truffles, 8 large strawberries, 8 mini marshmallows
- Decorative and Serving: 8 wooden skewers (for arrows), Edible gold or pink sprinkles (optional), 8 small mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Dip half the strawberries in milk chocolate and the other half in white chocolate. Place on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with edible sprinkles if desired. Let set until chocolate hardens (about 10 minutes).
- Step 3:
- Thread one marshmallow onto each skewer, followed by a gummy heart and a truffle. Carefully add a dipped strawberry at the tip to create the arrowhead.
- Step 4:
- Arrange candy arrows on a large serving tray, filling spaces with extra gummies and chocolate truffles.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with mint leaves for a fresh touch if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This candy tray always brings smiles to our family gatherings, especially when the kids get to help make the candy arrows.
Notes
For a nutty twist, add roasted almonds or chocolate-covered nuts. Swap in dark chocolate or vegan chocolate as desired. Pair with sparkling rosé or a fruity mocktail.
Required Tools
8 wooden skewers, Microwave-safe bowls (for melting chocolate), Parchment paper, Large serving tray
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Protein: 2 g per serving
Save This candy tray is a sweet and charming addition to any festive celebration, ready in just 30 minutes.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do you prevent chocolate from melting on the strawberries?
Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping in melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set at room temperature or in the fridge until hardened.
- → Can I substitute the marshmallows with something else?
Yes, small cubes of sponge cake or soft fruit pieces can be used as alternatives to marshmallows on the skewers.
- → What’s the best way to arrange the skewers for serving?
Arrange the candy arrows on a large tray with extra gummies and truffles filling the spaces to create a visually balanced and festive display.
- → Are there options for different chocolates?
You can swap milk and white chocolate with dark or vegan chocolate according to preference without affecting the assembly.
- → How long can the assembled candy tray be stored?
Store refrigerated and consume within 1-2 days for the freshest taste and texture.