Halloween Dessert – Strawberry and Chocolate Fudge Mice
Get ready to delight your Halloween guests with these adorable Strawberry and Chocolate Fudge Mice! This whimsical dessert combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with rich chocolate fudge, creating a treat that’s both delicious and visually stunning. Perfect for parties, these cute little mice are fun to make and can be customized with various toppings for added flair. Whether you’re crafting them for a kids’ gathering or an adult soirée, these treats will surely steal the show. Their playful design makes them an excellent conversation starter and a hit among guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can – 396 grams)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup grated chocolate or chocolate sprinkles
- 20 strawberries (size may vary)
- Roasted peanuts (or sliced almonds, sunflower kernels, or pine nuts)
- Colored shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and salted butter. Stir continuously until melted into a smooth fudge.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Allow it to cool at room temperature until set.
- Once cooled, cut the fudge into small pieces and shape each piece into rounded forms resembling mice.
- Place a strawberry on top of each fudge piece for the mouse’s body. Insert roasted peanuts as ears on either side and decorate with colored sprinkles for eyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg