Strawberry Cool Whip Candy is made with only 3 ingredients and a microwave. Easy and delicious candy recipe that is perfect for Valentine’s Day – or anytime you want something sweet!
This easy candy is one I can never make enough of. It is always gone before I know it! All you need to make this candy is Cool Whip, strawberry candy melts, and almond bark! I love to add sprinkles as well, but those are completely optional.
STRAWBERRY COOL WHIP CANDY
This simple candy is made by combining melted strawberry-flavored candy melts with Cool Whip. Once the mixture is frozen, it can be cut into squares and dipped into melted almond bark. Add some festive sprinkles on top and then serve! Easiest candy ever, no stove, oven, or candy thermometer required!
Can I use a substitute for the strawberry candy melts?
Strawberry Candy Melts are the easiest way to get a strawberry-flavored filling, but if you can’t find them or they are too expensive, don’t worry. You can use 24 ounces of white chocolate chips and then add one teaspoon of strawberry extract to the melted chocolate. Add pink food coloring if you want the candy to still be pink!
Ingredients in Strawberry Cool Whip Candy
Cool Whip: You will need eight ounces of non-dairy whipped topping. Make sure the Cool Whip is thawed before mixing with the melted candy melts.
Strawberry-flavored candy melts – You will need 24 ounces (4 cups) of candy melts. The strawberry-flavored ones will give the candy the strawberry flavor and the pink color, but you can use a different color or flavor of candy melts if you’d like. You can use 24 ounces of any kind of white chocolate and add strawberry extract, or you can use a different type of chocolate if you prefer. Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, dark chocolate…they all work great!
Almond bark – The recipe calls for vanilla almond bark, but chocolate works too! The almond bark melts easily to provide a smooth coating for dipping the candy.
Sprinkles – Adding sprinkles to the candy makes it festive and fun! Red and pink are perfect for Valentine’s Day but you can add different colors if you are making the candy for other occasions or holidays.
How to make Strawberry Cool Whip Candy
Melt the strawberry-flavored candy melts in the microwave and mix with the Cool Whip.
Pour into a prepared pan and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour, but up to overnight.
Cut the candy into equal-sized pieces and dip them in melted almond bark.
Add sprinkles, let them set up in the fridge, and then serve!
Strawberry Cool Whip Candy
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping thawed
- 24 ounces strawberry-flavored candy melts
- 1 pound vanilla almond bark
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 dish with parchment paper.
- Place the whipped topping in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl melt the strawberry candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Make sure not to overcook because it will cause the chocolate to seize.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Stir the melted strawberry candy melts into the whipped topping and stir until combined.
- Pour the candy into the prepared pan and smooth out until even. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour, but up to overnight.
- In a microwave-safe dish melt the almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until the almond bark is melted and smooth.
- Remove the candy from the freezer and cut into 20 equal pieces. The candy will still be pretty sticky, so your squares may not be perfectly shaped – it’s ok!
- Using 2 forks, dip each piece of candy into the melted almond bark and place it onto a tray lined with wax paper.
- Immediately sprinkle each dipped candy with sprinkles. Repeat with all the squares.
- Let set up in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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How do you melt chocolate in the microwave?
Melting chocolate in the microwave is easy if you go slowly. Always use a glass or ceramic bowl and chocolate that’s not old. Begin with 30 seconds in the microwave. After 30 seconds, gently stir and see if the chocolate begins to melt smoothly. If it’s not melted, add 30 seconds in the microwave, then stir again. If needed, add more 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval to give the chocolate a chance to melt.
WHY DOES CHOCOLATE SEIZE?
Melting chocolate can be a little frustrating if you’ve never done it before. The reason is because chocolate can seize easily if it gets too hot. If you use almond bark or Candiquik, the chances of the chocolate seizing are lower, but you still need to be careful. The most common culprits are water and overcooking. I don’t EVER use water to help chocolate melt. When chocolate seizes due to overcooking, it actually looks like it’s not melted yet, which prompts people to return it to the microwave and makes the whole thing worse. The result is a clumpy, grainy mess!
How to store leftover candy
Candy can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Possible variations for Strawberry Cool Whip Candy
Although there are only a few ingredients in this candy recipe, it is easy to change the flavor!
- Candy melts: You can use any flavor of candy melts that you’d like, or you can use any type of melting chocolate or chocolate chips – milk chocolate, dark chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
- Almond bark: Change up the almond bark by using milk chocolate instead of white chocolate.
- Sprinkles: Use any type of sprinkles to fit any holiday or special occasion. You can also drizzle melted chocolate or candy melts on the candy as well. So many possibilities!
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Strawberry Cool Whip Candy is made with only 3 ingredients and a microwave. Easy and delicious candy recipe that is perfect for Valentine’s Day – or anytime you want something sweet!
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