In Basics by The BakerMama, I show you the simple technique for making heart shaped strawberry halves and slices to add a touch of love to any dish.
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Basics by The BakerMama
Welcome to Basics by The BakerMama! I created this how-to series to help beginner cooks hone their skills, make the most of their time in the kitchen, and create great family memories. I hope you enjoy!
Love You Berry Much
Doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to show some food love! Heart Shaped Strawberries add a sweet touch to any meal, special occasion or not! I add heart slices to my kids’ oatmeal or granola, and place halved heart strawberries on snack boards. It’s such a cute touch! And it takes so little effort!
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Watch Me Make Heart Shaped Strawberries
Step into the kitchen with me and see how easy it is to make strawberry hearts.
What Do I Need to Make Heart Shaped Strawberries?
- Large, pointed strawberries
- Sharp paring knife or utility knife
- Cutting board
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How to Make Heart Shaped Strawberries
- Wash and dry the strawberries well.
- To make heart strawberry halves, slice the strawberry in half lengthwise using a small, sharp knife (like a paring knife or a utility knife).
- Place the strawberry half, sliced side down, on a cutting board.
- At the top center of each strawberry half, cut a small V-shape.
- Perfect the heart shape by trimming the strawberry with the sharp knife, if necessary.
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- To make heart shaped strawberry slices, cut a V-shape into the top of the whole strawberry with a small sharp knife3, removing the stem and the V-shape.
- Trim the tops with the knife to make the edges more rounded, if necessary.
- Slice each strawberry into 3-4 thin slices, each about 1/8 inch thick.
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More Heart-Shaped Treats for Valentine’s Day
- Dark Chocolate Fudge with Sea Salt: This smooth, creamy confection is the perfect mix of salty and sweet — an easy treat to make the holiday even sweeter.
- Heart-Shaped Bacon: Learn the simple trick of shaping bacon strips into heart shapes and baking them to crispy deliciousness. It’s is love served at its best!
- Mini Heart-Shaped Cakes: Keep it sweet and simple this Valentine’s Day with these adorable and delicious Mini Heart-Shaped Cakes! So easy and fun, have the kids join in the baking!
- Pull-Apart Cinnamon Roll Heart: Such an adorable and delicious way to serve breakfast on Valentine’s Day or any day you’re wanting to show your loved ones just how much you love them!
- Heart Caprese Salad: A simple and delicious appetizer to serve on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a date night in or just as a special starter to any meal. The classic salad of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil served in a heart shape for an unforgettable dish that’s sure to make any occasion extra special!
- Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls: Super simple to make and would be the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day or any day you’re wanting to serve some love!
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I hope you find these simple basics helpful! When you make something with the help of my BakerMama’s Basics series, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see and others can be inspired!
xoxo,
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In Basics by The BakerMama, I show you the simple technique for making heart shaped strawberry halves and slices to add a touch of love to any dish.
- Large pointed strawberries
Halved Hearts:
- Wash and dry the strawberries well.
- Using a small, sharp knife, slice the strawberry in half lengthwise.
- Place the strawberry half, sliced side down, on a cutting board.
- At the top center of each strawberry half, cut a small V-shape.
- Perfect the heart shape by trimming the strawberry with the sharp knife, if necessary.
Heart Slices:
- Wash and dry the strawberries well.
- Using a small, sharp knife, cut a V-shape into the top of the whole strawberry, removing the stem and the V-shape.
- Trim the tops with the knife to make the edges more rounded, if necessary.
- Slice each strawberry into 3-4 thin slices, each about 1/8 inch thick.