STRAWBERRY TOWERS
A few years ago, I hosted a Valentine's Day party with a heart theme. This stunning grand finale received rave reviews.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Using three different sizes of heart-shaped cookie cutters (3-1/2 in., 3 in. and 1 in.), cut out 12 hearts, four of each size (discard scraps). , Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown; remove smallest hearts to a wire rack. Bake medium and large hearts 2 minutes longer; remove to a wire rack., In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. , To assemble, place large pastry hearts on dessert plates; top with a third of the whipped cream and half of the strawberries. Drizzle with chocolate. Top with medium hearts, another third of the whipped cream and remaining strawberries. Drizzle with chocolate. Dollop with remaining whipped cream. Pipe chocolate around edge of small hearts; insert into whipped cream at top of tower.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Easter Gurung
[email protected]I love how customizable this recipe is. You can use different fruits, different frostings, and even different toppings. It's a great way to get creative in the kitchen.
binod yadav
[email protected]These strawberry towers are a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. They're so thoughtful and delicious.
Satuka Shankar
[email protected]I've made these strawberry towers several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always look so impressive.
John Pham
[email protected]These strawberry towers are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're so elegant and delicious.
Alice Mueni
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cream cheese frosting, so I used a whipped cream frosting instead. It was a great substitute and the strawberry towers were still delicious.
Mazen Kh
[email protected]These strawberry towers are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive looking.
Sirazul Islam
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to use less sugar. I found the frosting to be a little too sweet for my taste.
Cierra Dunham
[email protected]I made these strawberry towers for a baby shower and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Monique Labuschagne
[email protected]These strawberry towers are a great way to use up leftover strawberries. I always have a bunch of strawberries in my fridge, so this recipe is a lifesaver.
Zamokuhle Cebekhulu
[email protected]I've never been a fan of strawberries, but these strawberry towers changed my mind. They're so delicious and the presentation is beautiful.
Subanya Senadi
[email protected]These strawberry towers are the perfect summer dessert. They're light, refreshing, and so easy to make.
Mrs Haider
[email protected]The first time I made these, I didn't have any toothpicks so I used pretzel sticks instead. They worked just as well and added a fun twist.
Naila Basic
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different fruits and even added a drizzle of chocolate on top.
Norma Young
[email protected]These strawberry towers were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.