Okay, this one takes a tiny bit more patience, but the payoff is massive. You’re basically creating a strawberry flower. First, cut off the stem and a little of the top so you have a flat base. Place the berry flat side down on your board.
Now, make thin, vertical slices in a circle, just shy of cutting through the center. Don’t go all the way to the bottom. Think of it like you’re carving petals around a core. Make one row of slices, then on the next row, offset your cuts so they sit in between the previous petals.
Once you have two or three layers of these “petals,” use your knife to gently push them outward. They’ll curl back and open up, revealing a center that looks just like a rosebud. It’s so pretty you’ll feel guilty eating it. Eat it anyway.
The Little Hearts: Yes, you can cut a strawberry into a heart.
This one is a classic for a reason. First, take your strawberry and cut off the green stem. Nice and clean. Now, run your knife down the center of the berry, making a flat, even slice. You’ll have two halves, each with a flat side.
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Take one half, flat side down. At the top, where the stem was, cut a small V-shape notch. This creates the top of the heart. Then, simply trim the sides to round them out. You’re basically sculpting a heart from a triangle.
Slice the other half the same way. Boom, you’ve got two little strawberry hearts. They’re perfect for a toast topping, a yogurt parfait, or for leaving a secret message for your roommate. “I cut your fruit into hearts because I love you, but I also ate three while doing it.”
