Description
A strawberry shortcake caramel apple recipe made with crisp Granny Smith apples, white chocolate, Oreo crumbs, and freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for gourmet holiday desserts, Valentine’s Day dessert recipes, or homemade edible gifts.
Ingredients
6 Granny Smith apples, washed & dried
6 wooden sticks or decorative straws
3 cups white chocolate melting wafers (or white almond bark)
½ cup strawberry-flavored candy melts (for drizzle)
1 cup Golden Oreo cookies, crushed fine
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed fine
Fresh strawberry slices, optional garnish
Instructions
1. Insert sticks into the top of each apple, ensuring they are dry.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate wafers in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Dip each apple into melted white chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
4. Immediately dip the bottom half into crushed Oreos mixed with freeze-dried strawberries.
5. Place apples on parchment paper to set.
6. Melt strawberry candy melts and drizzle over coated apples for a striped design.
7. If desired, top with fresh strawberry slices (press gently before chocolate hardens).
8. Let apples harden completely at room temperature or in the fridge.
9. Serve within 1–2 days for best freshness.
Notes
Best eaten within 1–2 days for crunch.
Use parchment between apples to prevent sticking.
For a lighter version, skip caramel and use only white chocolate.
These apples make great homemade edible gifts for holidays or parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake caramel apple recipe, gourmet holiday desserts, homemade edible gifts, best fall dessert recipes with apples