Best Strawberry Holiday Tree Recipes

STRAWBERRY HOLIDAY TREE

Steps:

• *Need 12x4-inch (or larger) Styrofoam cone and toothpicks.
• To prepare cone, wrap completely with parchment paper, using toothpicks to hold parchment in place. Set cone on the center a festive serving platter.
• In a medium bowl, place chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water. Heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely melted, then remove from heat.
• Working one at a time and starting with the largest berries at the bottom, dip the cut stem side of the strawberry into the chocolate then place it onto the parchment wrapped cone. Repeat process, placing the berries in rows and stacking them on top of each other to reach the top of the tree.
• Once all of the berries are placed on the cone, arrange mint sprigs in the spaces between the berries. Place confectioners sugar in a sifter and tap around the tree to dust with sugar.

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHRISTMAS TREE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the candy melts completely and stir until no lumps remain.
• Add in the vegetable oil and stir until smooth.
• Dip strawberry in mixture and coat entirely. Gently place on parchment paper, garnish with sprinkles and let harden. Repeat this step for remaining strawberries.
• Starting at the bottom of the cone and moving upward toward the top, insert a toothpick into the cone and then stick a chocolate covered strawberry on to the toothpick with the strawberry stem facing the cone.
• Cover the bottom of the cone and continue working upwards circling the cone.
• For the top, place a strawberry stem down towards the tip of the cone.
• Roll out yellow fondant with rolling pin and cut out a 1/4" thick star shape. Insert a toothpick through the middle so that it can stand and insert onto the tip of the top straw-berry.
• Insert mint leaves in between the strawberries to cover open spaces.
• Enjoy!