How to make Glitter Strawberries?

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• Why glitter Strawberries?
• What You'll Need
• Decorating Strawberries with Glitter
• How do you stick edible glitter to chocolate strawberries?
• Occasions and Ideas for Glitter Strawberries
• Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're aiming for an elegant gourmet strawberry spread or looking for a fun, delicious activity project with kids, these are perfect.

This guide will just outline how to put glitter strawberries together, the best desserts will come together with your creativity.

Glitter strawberries offer a unique way to elevate your dessert table. Perfect for parties, weddings, or any special occasion, these eye-catching treats are surprisingly easy to make at home.

They are a low-effort dessert that is sure to turn heads when guests see a platter full of shimmering delights.

• Trendy and Eye-Catching: Adding sparkle to strawberries instantly transforms them into a centerpiece-worthy delicacy.
• Perfect for Every Occasion: Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or an intimate dinner, glitter strawberries have a unique way of fitting seamlessly into the theme, making them a versatile choice for any event.

Crafting these glittery delights requires minimal ingredients but promises maximum impact. With the right approach, you'll have guests marveling at your culinary creativity.

Gathering the right supplies is the first step towards creating your glittery confections. This preparation sets the foundation for creating glitter strawberries that are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the palate.

• Edible Glitter for Strawberries: The cornerstone of this endeavor, ensuring it's certified edible, sets the stage for safe and spectacular results.
• Fresh Strawberries: Selecting the juiciest and most vibrant strawberries will ensure your glitter strawberries are not only beautiful but delicious.
• Chocolate (for chocolate-covered variants): Opting for high-quality chocolate can enhance the chocolate-covered variant, providing a decadent base for the glitter to shine.
• A Small Brush or a super-fine mesh sieve (for applying the glitter): Essential tools for the precise application of glitter, guaranteeing an even and stunning finish.

With these items ready, you're set to begin the transformation from ordinary strawberries to sparkly treats that dazzle.

Preparing Your Strawberries

Preparation is key to ensuring your strawberries not only look good but taste great too.

This stage is about ensuring that the natural beauty and flavor of the strawberries are preserved, ready to be enhanced with glitter.

• Choosing the Best Strawberries: Look for berries that are not just visually appealing but also ripe and flavorful, as they form the base of your glitter-adorned creations.
• Thorough Cleaning and Drying: Ensuring the strawberries are meticulously cleaned and completely dry is paramount, as moisture can interfere with the adhesion of the edible glitter.

This preparation ensures that your glitter strawberries not only look mesmerizing but also maintain the integrity of their natural taste.

Now, the moment we've been building up to—adding that magical sparkle to your strawberries.

• Gentle Application: Using your chosen tool, lightly dust the strawberries with edible glitter. This step is more art than science, requiring a gentle touch.
• Setting the Sparkle: Allow the glittered strawberries to shed off their top coat by gently shaking off excess dust. This patience pays off, ensuring the glitter stays put for a stunning finish.

This simple yet transformative process turns your strawberries from plain to extraordinary, ready to steal the spotlight.

Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Glitter

If you're going the extra mile with chocolate, here's how to make those glittery, chocolate-dipped strawberries that everyone adores.

Follow our chocolate covered strawberry recipe for an easy way to make dozens of delicious dipped desserts.

• Melting the Chocolate: Aim for a smooth consistency. Whether you use a double boiler or microwave, keep an eye on the chocolate to avoid overheating.
• The Dipping Technique: Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Then, place them on a parchment-lined tray to set slightly.
• Adding the Glitter: Before the chocolate hardens completely, it's time to sprinkle or brush on the glitter. This is your chance to get creative with the sparkle.

Essentially, once the chocolate strawberries set, that's when you want to stick the fruits onto individual skewers and gently lower them to a bowl or jar of edible glitter for strawberries.

This will give you a light layer of dusting that sticks to the dessert without having to worry about the glitter sliding off. From our experience, glitter loves to stick onto freshly made chocolate covered strawberries.

We also had great success picking up a pack of chocolate covered strawberries from the store and quickly giving them a coat. Either way you choose will give you uniquely decorated glitter strawberries that's perfect for all occasions.

Prepping for a special event like Valentines Day or a family holiday like Thanksgiving makes glitter strawberries a great idea to make. Chocolate covered strawberries with pink glitter is a gorgeous addition to a classic dessert.

• Valentines Day: Use pink, red, or gold edible glitter to coat these for Valentines bouquets or gift boxes
• St. Patrick's Day: Use green and gold glitters to decorate strawberries for the classic theme. For a more Ireland specific theme, use green, white and orange glitters to replicate the Irish flag
• Independence Day: Get red, white and blue glitter for using the same procedure but to prepare for the Fourth of July
• Halloween: This is where your creativity can go wild by using orange, black, and green edible glitters to make a host of creepy and ghoulish treats
• Thanksgiving: Make the Thanksgiving dinner table complete with clear shimmer glitter or subtle yellow glitter to match warm tones
• Christmas: The best time to use red, green, white, blue and gold glitters. Depending on your Christmas decorations theme, you can customize these holiday strawberries however you want!

Glitter strawberries are a versatile treat that can elevate any event. Their unique blend of beauty and flavor makes them a memorable addition, whether displayed on a dessert table or served as a standalone snack.

How to make sparkling strawberries?

There's a couple of easy ways to make sparkling strawberries: dip a freshly made chocolate strawberry into a bowl filled with edible glitter, or dip plain strawberries in simple syrup to give them an easier time to coat.

This will ensure that every berry will have enough glitter to fill its edges without the dust falling off while plating.

How do you make decorative strawberries?

Making decorative strawberries is a breeze when using a piping bag, some sprinkles for garnish and edible glitter. Simply lay strawberries on a wire rack sheet and carefully lay decorations across the fruits.

Following our chocolate covered recipe guide will get you halfway there, and your creativity will get you the rest of the way.

What are glitter berries?

As shiny and delicious as they sound, the term 'glitter berries' often refers to the popular holiday decoration that features artificial berry branches. These are popular around Christmas and for fall decor.

They are available for purchase in bundles and can even be a DIY project using tiny Styrofoam balls, decorative branches and a lot of Dazzler Dust craft glitter.