Get ready to impress your guests with these delightful and spooky Chocolate-Coated Pear Skulls! Perfect for Halloween or any spooky celebration, these pear skulls are not only delicious but also fun to make. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating these charmingly eerie treats.

This recipe is sponsored by USA Pears.

Grab the kiddos and get in the kitchen! These Chocolate Coated Pear Skulls are simple to make. If you are hosting a Halloween party, you can also create our Sheet Pan Caramel Apples, Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Smores, Chocolate Covered Halloween Strawberries, and pair that all with our Dragon Egg Soup Recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Perfect for Halloween: These pear skulls are a unique and festive treat that will add a touch of creativity to your Halloween spread.
2. More Nutritious Alternative: With fresh pears as the base, these chocolate-coated treats offer a nutritious alternative to traditional candy.
3. Easy to Make: The recipe requires minimal ingredients and is simple enough for even beginner bakers to master.

Ingredients

• 4 medium to large pears
• 1 12-ounce bag white chocolate morsels (about 3 cups)
• 1 tube black writing gel
• popsicle sticks

Instructions

Prepare the Pears:

• Remove the stems from the pears.
• Carefully push a thin popsicle stick about halfway into each pear.
• Arrange the pears on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Melt the Chocolate: Microwave the white chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Coat the Pears: Hold each pear by the stick and dip it into the melted white chocolate, swirling to ensure an even coat. Allow excess coating to drip off. Return the coated pears to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Add the Details: Pipe spooky skull faces onto the pears using the black writing gel.

Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate-coated pears to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until the coating is firm.

FAQs

Can I use other types of pears?

You can use other varieties like Anjou or Bartlett if you prefer or if you find something different.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare these pear skulls a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the coating fresh.

Can I use a different color for the faces?

Absolutely! Feel free to use different colored candy melts or gel to create unique designs.

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftover pear skulls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to 3 days.

What if I don’t have a popsicle stick?

If you don’t have pop sticks, you can simply serve the pears as cut fruit or use toothpicks or skewers as an alternative.

Variations

• Spooky Eyes: Use colorful candy melts or edible eyes for a fun twist on the skull design.
• Caramel-Coated Pears: For a different flavor, try dipping the pears in caramel before coating them with chocolate.
• Sprinkles and Nuts: Add festive sprinkles or chopped nuts on top of the wet candy coating for extra texture and decoration.

These Chocolate-Coated Pear Skulls are a deliciously spooky treat that will be a hit at your next Halloween gathering. Enjoy creating and devouring these fun and festive desserts!

Why We Love USA Pears

It’s no secret that we love produce. And we love helping you and your family add high-quality fruit and veggies to your family’s meals. USA Pears is just as passionate about educating parents about where and how they grow their pears — so you feel confident about the ingredients you put in the recipes you make for your family. With a variety of sweet and juicy pears that are grown in an optimal climate right in the US, you have your pick of perfect pears all year long.

More Great Pear Recipes

• Pear Bundt Cake
• Sausage and Pear Sheet Pan Dinner
• Pear Galette
• Caramelized Air Fryer Pears
• Pear-Stuffed Biscuit Waffles