Seriously Adorable Strawberries
Strawberry Roses
What You'll Need
Strawberries
Wooden skewers
Paring knife
How to Make 1. Insert skewer into the stem end of the strawberry. Using a paring knife, cut down about 1 inch from the base of the berry until almost through. Before removing knife, pull back the "petal" to make it stick out. 2. Repeat this process all around the base. 3. Offset the next row of petals to stagger from the first row. Repeat all the way up the berry. 4. If desired, cut off the top 1/4-inch of the strawberry for a more classic rose shape. Mint leaves also can be used as leaves on the bottom.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
What You'll Need
Strawberries
Paring knife
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Piping bag with large star tip
Toppers (optional)
How to Make (makes about 24 large strawberries) 1. Using a paring knife, slice the tops and bottoms off strawberries so they stand. Cut out the center portion. 2. In a small bowl combine 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. 3. Transfer cheesecake mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large closed-star tip. Pipe filling into berries. If desired, top with graham cracker crumbs, mini chocolate chips, and/or sprinkles.
Sports-Theme Strawberries
What You'll Need
Strawberries
Sandwich bag or icing bag with small opening
Melted white chocolate
Red royal icing
Melted red candy coating
Melted milk chocolate
Melted orange candy coating
How to Make: Baseball Dip strawberries in melted white chocolate/candy coating; let dry. Pipe red royal icing or melted red candy coating on sides to resemble a baseball. Football Dip strawberries in milk chocolate/candy coating; let dry. Pipe melted white chocolate/candy coating to resemble the stitching of a football. Basketball Dip strawberries in melted orange candy coating and let dry. Pipe melted chocolate/chocolate candy coating to resemble the lines of a basketball.
Yogurt Strawberries
What You'll Need
Strawberries
Greek yogurt
Granola or toasted almonds
How to Make Dip strawberries in desired flavor of Greek yogurt. Freeze for 1-2 hours until firm. Dip strawberries in Greek yogurt again. Sprinkle with crushed granola or toasted almonds. Freeze for 1-2 hours more.
Strawberry Hearts
What You'll Need
Strawberries
Paring knife
Toothpick or wooden skewer
Wax paper
Tray
Melted chocolate
Strawberries
How to Make 1. Using a paring knife, slice the tops off strawberries and halve them lengthwise. 2. Place berries on a clean work surface, cut sides down and pair them up with the pointed bottoms touching to make a rough heart shape. 3. Secure them together with a toothpick or short skewer. 4. Lay strawberries, cut sides down, on a tray lined with wax paper. 5. Spoon melted chocolate over strawberries; let dry completely. 6. Trim excess chocolate around berries to help define heart shape; remove toothpicks/skewers.
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