Banana Ghosts and Berry Ghouls

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Dipped bananas and berries on a stick are as fun to make as they are to eat, especially when they become little ghosts and ghouls. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Banana Ghosts and Berry Ghouls

Yield:1-1/2 dozen
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white baking chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 3 medium firm ripe bananas
  • 18 Popsicle sticks
  • 1 package (14 ounces) vibrant green Wilton candy melts, melted
  • 12 fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Shop Recipe

Directions

  1. In a microwave, melt white chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Peel bananas; cut in half widthwise. Insert sticks into bananas. Dip into melted chips, coating fruit completely; allow excess to drip off. Insert stick into a foam block to stand.
  2. Insert a stick into each strawberry. Dip into green coating; allow excess to drip off. Insert into foam block. Let stand until set. Using melted chocolate, pipe faces onto ghosts and ghouls.
  3. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 20 minutes. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Loading Popular in the Community
Loading Reviews