Let’s break some HEARTS. Today, we’re making Strawberry Crystal Hearts!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my lovers out there! This year I wanted to create something sweet for my loved ones instead of buying your average chocolate box. I feel like it has a little more meaning since it’s made by hand.

Since my lychee Crystal gummies were so successful, I decided to make a strawberry version of it! I love that this recipe used fresh strawberries instead of extract. I wanted to try something a little different, and I’m so glad I did.

You can also strain the purée, but I wanted as much fresh strawberry flavor as possible so I put the whole entire purée there. Just make sure you purée it pretty well.

Also for this one I decided to put gold inside of it as well as outside of it. If you choose to put gold on the outside of it I recommend doing it after the first day because after it hardens it’s really hard to put it on. John bought me gold from Amazon if you’re wondering where to get it! As always the recipes below!

Breaking Strawberry Crystal Hearts this Valentine’s Day!

Recipe by Jen H. DaoCourse: Recipes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tsp agar agar powder

• 1 1/2 c cold water

• 1/2 c fresh strawberries (puréed)

• 2 3/4 c sugar

• 1-2 sheets edible gold leaf

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Directions

• Pour water into a pot and sprinkle agar on top. Wait 5 mins for it to bloom. Mix with a whisk.
• Place on med heat and stir until it starts to bubble. Add sugar and whisk.
• Remove from heat and add strawberry puree. Add gold sheet and mix gently.
• Grease pan with avocado oil the pour mixture in. Refrigerate for 3 – 3 1/2 hours.
• Cut into heart shapes and let sit at room temperature for several days.

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