Football Super Bowl Treat Box: Tailgate Party Favorites for Oxnard's Biggest Fans
Game Day Magic in the 805
There's something special about Super Bowl Sunday in Oxnard and across Ventura County. The excitement builds for weeks, and when the big day finally arrives, the entire 805 comes alive. Families gather in living rooms from the Riverpark neighborhood to the shores of Silver Strand, folding tables overflow with homemade guacamole and slow-cooked carnitas, and the air buzzes with friendly debates about plays and predictions. Whether you're rooting for your team or just there for the commercials and halftime show, one thing is certain — the snacks need to be as legendary as the game itself.
That's exactly why we created our Football Super Bowl Treat Box here at Jazzy Sweet Treats. These football-themed chocolate-covered strawberries have become one of our most requested items every January and February. They're the perfect combination of sweet indulgence and game day spirit, and they look absolutely incredible on any party spread. Today, I'm walking you through how to create your own show-stopping football berry box at home so you can score major points with your guests this season.
What Makes This Treat Box Special
The magic of a great treat box is in the variety and presentation. Our Football Super Bowl Treat Box features an assortment of chocolate-covered strawberries decorated to look like footballs, complete with white chocolate lacing details. We mix in berries dipped in your team's colors, some with coordinating sprinkles, and a few luxurious gold-dusted pieces that scream championship celebration. The result is a spread that tastes as incredible as it looks and fits perfectly alongside your wings, sliders, and seven-layer dip. If you're new to creating assorted boxes, our perfect assorted treat box gift guide has great tips on variety and arrangement.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries (head to the Oxnard farmers market or any roadside stand along Pleasant Valley Road for the best local berries)
- 10 oz milk chocolate melting wafers
- 6 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- Green candy coloring (oil-based for the turf green effect)
- Colored candy melts in your team's colors
- White nonpareil sprinkles
- Edible gold luster dust
- A small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil (if chocolate needs thinning)
Tools
- Parchment-lined baking sheets
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Fine-tip piping bags or squeeze bottles
- Toothpicks for detail work
- Soft brushes for luster dust application
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Strawberries
Start by washing your strawberries gently under cool water, then pat them completely dry with paper towels. This step is absolutely crucial and worth repeating — your berries must be bone dry before they touch any chocolate. Moisture is the enemy of smooth chocolate coating, and even a tiny drop of water can cause the chocolate to seize and turn grainy. I like to wash mine and then let them rest on a clean kitchen towel for about 30 minutes. Pop on some pre-game coverage while you wait, and by the time the analysts start making their bold predictions, your berries will be perfectly prepped.
Living here in the 805, we're blessed with some of the most beautiful strawberries grown anywhere in the country. Our Ventura County berries are plump, sweet, and perfect for dipping. If you can get your hands on fresh local fruit, the difference in your final product will be remarkable.
Step 2: Melt Your Chocolate
Place your milk chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each round. Continue until the chocolate is completely smooth and has a flowing consistency. Be patient and avoid overheating — burnt chocolate can't be saved. In a separate bowl, melt your white chocolate using the same technique.
For the team-colored berries, melt your colored candy melts following the same process. If you're creating a green turf effect for some variety, add oil-based green candy coloring to a portion of your melted white chocolate. Remember, water-based food coloring will ruin your chocolate faster than a fumble on the one-yard line.
Step 3: Create Your Football Strawberries
Here's where the fun begins. Dip each strawberry into the milk chocolate, holding it by the stem and letting the excess drip off smoothly. Place each dipped berry on your parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to set for about five minutes — you want the chocolate firm but not completely hardened.
Once set, fill a fine-tip piping bag or squeeze bottle with white chocolate. Pipe two curved lines lengthwise down the center of each berry to create the classic football seam. Then add three to four small horizontal lines across the center to create the lacing detail. Don't stress if your first few attempts aren't perfect — the beauty of homemade treats is their charming imperfection, and they'll still taste absolutely delicious. For more detailed guidance on piping techniques, check out our chocolate drizzle techniques guide.
Step 4: Add Team Spirit Berries
No treat box is complete without some colorful variety. Dip additional strawberries in your team's colors. Here in the 805, we see requests for all kinds of color combinations — green and gold, red and gold, blue and orange, black and silver. Whatever team has captured your heart, represent them proudly on your platter.
Once your colored berries have set, add white chocolate drizzle in clean, artistic lines across the tops. Sprinkle some with coordinating nonpareils while the drizzle is still wet for extra texture and visual appeal. The contrast between the smooth chocolate and the tiny crunchy sprinkles adds a wonderful dimension to each bite.
Step 5: Championship Gold Finishing Touches
For that extra celebratory sparkle, select a few of your most beautiful berries and dust them lightly with edible gold luster. Use a soft, dry brush and apply the gold dust with a gentle touch. These shimmering beauties will catch the light and make your entire box look like it belongs at a victory celebration. Our edible shimmer and glitter dust guide covers everything you need to know about working with luster dust. After all, everyone at your watch party deserves to feel like a champion.
Step 6: Arrange Your Treat Box
Presentation matters, especially on game day. Arrange your finished strawberries in a gift box or on a platter, mixing the football designs with the team-colored berries and gold-dusted pieces. Create visual balance by distributing colors and designs evenly throughout. Add some food-safe tissue paper or shredded filling in your team's colors beneath the berries for an extra-polished look.
Tips from the Jazzy Sweet Treats Kitchen
Timing is everything. Chocolate-covered strawberries are best enjoyed within 24 hours of making them. Plan to dip your berries the morning of your Super Bowl party, or at most the night before. Store them in the refrigerator, but bring them out about 15 minutes before kickoff so they reach room temperature and the chocolate has that perfect snap.
Quality matters. Invest in good melting wafers from a baking supply store rather than regular chocolate chips. Melting wafers are formulated specifically for dipping and will give you a smoother finish and cleaner break. Your guests will notice the difference.
Make it a party activity. Set up a dipping station and let your guests decorate their own strawberries during the pre-game. Provide bowls of different colored chocolates, sprinkles, and piping bags. It's a fantastic icebreaker and gets everyone involved before the opening kickoff.
Think beyond strawberries. Our Football Treat Boxes often include chocolate-covered pretzels with football lacing, Oreos dipped in team colors, and rice krispie treats shaped like footballs. Mix it up to create a spread that has something for everyone.
These treat boxes make wonderful gifts for the football fanatic in your life, whether you're surprising a friend in Camarillo or bringing something special to a watch party in Port Hueneme. Picture yourself walking through the door with a gorgeous box of these football beauties — you'll be the MVP of the snack table before a single play has been run.
If you'd rather leave the dipping to the professionals, Jazzy Sweet Treats offers custom Football Super Bowl Treat Boxes for delivery throughout Oxnard, Ventura, and the entire 805 area. Just reach out a few days before the big game to place your order, and we'll have your championship-worthy treats ready for kickoff. Here's to great food, great company, and an unforgettable game day!
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