How To Make Easy Strawberry Roses Tutorial - Divas Can Cook

“Learn how to easily carve a strawberry into a rose! Perfect garnish idea to elevate ice cream, cupcakes, fruit platters, and charcuterie boards.”

Watch me make a strawberry rose from start to finish!

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Do you get excited around this time? I’ve never been one for Valentine’s Day, but I do love all the red & pink goodies and flowers that pop up everywhere around this time of year. So much lovey-doviness in the air.

I don’t think my husband and I have ever celebrated Valentine’s Day in all the 14 years we’ve been married. Not sure why.  He really does an incredible job at making me feel cherished throughout the year, so I guess that’s why I don’t make a big deal out of it. Hear that, honey? Don’t start slacking!!!!

Since V-Day is right around the corner, I thought now would be a perfect time to show you guys how to create a strawberry rose. Now, you know if I’m doing a food “crafty” type tutorial, then it’s GOT to be easy, right? lol I’m so food craft challenged it’s not even funny! It’s an act of God that I even learned how to make cake pops or these chocolate-covered pretzels!

Why you’ll LOVE this strawberry rose tutorial

1. These strawberry roses are easy! I can slice up one in a matter of seconds!
2. They make simple stuff look all ooh la la! Use them to decorate cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, fruit platters, or to dip in melted chocolate or whipped cream.
3. Budget-friendly. If you’re looking for a cheap way to elevate your dishes. Grab a pack of strawberries and problem solved!

Here’s What You’ll Need To Make a Rose Strawberry

• Fresh Strawberries (with pointed ends)– Choose large, firm, bright red strawberries with the leaves still attached.
• Small pairing knife
• Wood skewer

How to make a strawberry rose (Easy Step-By-Step Tutorial)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare your strawberries by carefully washing them and letting them dry completely
2. Once dry, gently insert the skewer into the bottom of the strawberry (where the leaves are)
3. With the pointed end of the strawberry facing upwards, you are ready to start carving!
4. To create your first row of petals, start at the bottom and make a small horizontal slit, but do not cut all the way through. (see video)
5. Using the flat side of your knife, very gently bend the tip of the “petal” by pressing it back.
6. This is your first petal!
7. Repeat 3 times more around the bottom of the strawberry. (This forms your foundation)
8. For the next row, make similar horizontal cuts slightly above the first row. Stagger the petals so they sit between the ones below like real rose petals.
9. Curl the petal tips back gently. Repeat all around the second row.
10. As you move upwards, make the petals smaller and closer together.
11. To finish the rose, make a slit down the tip and press back gently to curl the tips.

Tips for Making the BEST Strawberry Rose

1. Use firm, cold strawberries. Warm strawberries soften quickly and make it difficult to cut and shape.
2. Dry the strawberry completely. Before you start carving, you want to make sure the strawberry is completely dry.
3. Use a sharp knife. A dull knife can end up bruising or tearing the berry instead of making clean cuts.
4. Don’t rush. Take your time and carve slowly. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll speed up naturally.
5. Serve within a few hours. Freshly carved strawberries look best when served within a few hours (5-7 hours) of being carved. If you need them to look fresher longer, you can slightly mist them with lemon juice to slow down oxidation.

Fun Ways to Use A Strawberry Rose

Strawberry roses will make anything dish look amazing! Here are a few of my favorite ways to us them:

• Decorate mimosa, cocktails, wine, and other drinks
• Use for cake and cupcake toppers and borders
• Fruit trays, fruit bouquets, and charcuterie boards
• Garnishes for dessert plates

Strawberry Rose: Troubleshooting & FAQs

• My petals keep falling off. Why? You are making the cuts too deep. Make shallow slits instead.
• My strawberry looks mushy. Your strawberry is probably overripe, or your knife isn’t sharp enough, and it’s damaging the strawberry.
• My strawberry rose looks uneven. To get the rose look, be sure to stagger the layers.
• Can I use frozen strawberries? No, frozen strawberries (once thawed) are too mushy and won’t hold it’s shape.

Ready to use your strawberry rose? Try out this amazing No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake!

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How To Make Easy Rose Strawberries

5 from 3 ratings Learn how to easily carve a strawberry into a rose! Perfect garnish idea for ice cream, cupcakes, fruit platters, and dipping! Servings: 1Prep Time: 5 minutes minsTotal Time: 5 minutes mins Print Recipe Pin Recipe Leave a Review

Ingredients ½1x2x

• Fresh Strawberries w/ leaves (Large, firm with pointed tips)
• Wooden skewer (to hold the strawberry)
• Pairing knife

Instructions

• Prepare your strawberries by carefully washing them and letting them dry completely.Fresh Strawberries w/ leaves (Large, firm with pointed tips)
• Once dry, gently insert the skewer into the bottom of the strawberry (where the leaves are)Wooden skewer
• With the pointed end of the strawberry facing upwards, you are ready to start carving!
• To create your first row of petals, start at the bottom and make a small horizontal slit, but do not cut all the way through. (see video)Pairing knife
• Using the flat side of your knife, very gently bend the tip of the "petal" by pressing it back.
• This is your first petal!
• Repeat 3 times more around the bottom of the strawberry. (This forms your foundation)
• For the next row, make similar horizontal cuts slightly above the first row. Stagger the petals so they sit between the ones below like real rose petals.
• Curl the petal tips back gently. Repeat all around the second row.
• As you move upwards, make the petals smaller and closer together.
• To finish the rose, make a slit down the tip and press back gently to curl the tips.

Video

Notes

I HIGHLY suggest watching the video that comes with this recipe.  The instructions are easier to understand once you see a visual.  You can create roses with as many rows as you’d like! I usually stick with two -three rows. Cuisine: AmericanCourse: Dessert, garnish, SnackAuthor: Monique Kilgore Tried this recipe?Mention @divascancook on Instagram or tag #divascancook.