How to make strawberry hearts two ways! Learn how to cut cute little hearts to decorate any fruit platter, charcuterie board, or just to have a yummy afternoon snack!
1lbpackage of strawberriesor as many as you'd like to cut, you don't have to use the entire package.
½cupmelted chocolateoptional, if dipping them.
Instructions
wash the strawberries
for a whole strawberry heart: place the berry on its side, and cut a "v" shape from either side of the green leafy part, with the base of the "v" forming about ⅓ of the way down the berry. remove the cut portion
take the knife and round the top inner edges from the new cuts, creating a heart shaped curve
for a half strawberry heart: stand the berry with the green leafy side up on the cutting board. slice the berry in half along the widest side of the berry
place the first half, cut side down, on the cutting board and create another "v" shape" from either side of the green leafy part. remove the cut portion
take the knife and round the top inner edges from the new cuts, creating a heart shaped curve
enjoy!
Notes
Try the strawberry hearts for chocolate covered strawberries, charcuterie boards, afternoon snacks or fruit platters!