This beautiful, delicious strawberry bouquet is the perfect gift for any occasion this summer. It's made with fresh strawberries and assembled in an edible arrangement that will make your loved ones feel special on St. Valentine's Day too.
But you don't have to wait for a special day. Give the bouquet of strawberries any day.
When summertime arrives, strawberries are the perfect fruit to take on your next adventure.
They are versatile and delicious and can be enjoyed in many ways, from simple clafoutis to a beautiful strawberry tart and gorgeous Fraisier.
Whether you get them at a grocery store or farm market, they will never taste better than when picked up yourself at a strawberry farm or your garden.
And when you have an abundance of strawberries, an edible bouquet is the perfect way to use up berries. It only takes a few minutes and requires almost no effort or money.
The strawberries bouquet looks great in your home's garden area, but it won't last long. It will be hard to resist these sweet and bursting berries.
Take care when planning your red fruit presentation. When you give this beautiful strawberry bouquet, the extra effort of matching colors and making your presentation perfect will be worth it.
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Why you should make it
Forget about custom cakes! This edible bouquet is the perfect alternative to cakes and flower arrangements on special occasions. It's great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or birthdays - you name it.
With this tasty and creative arrangement, assembling the bouquet of strawberries is the perfect way to bring your creativity up a notch.
Marrying chocolate strawberries with beautiful flowers is an excellent way of showing your special person how much you care.
And the edible strawberry bouquet is an excellent burst of vitamins to fill your special one with energy and positivity.
Ingredients and tools
For ingredients and detailed instructions, refer to the recipe card below.
Strawberries: choose the best quality fresh strawberries of equal size if possible.
Bamboo skewer sticks: you can buy them on Amazon or in the Asian food aisle in most supermarkets.
Floral tape is used to fix the skewers together. You can replace it with masking tape if desired.
Parchment paper (aka baking paper): use unbleached parchment paper to assemble the bouquet. It looks prettier than bleached parchment paper, although it is a personal preference.
If desired, also use a couple of sheets of extra-strong parchment for the finishing touch. Re-purpose some old wrapping paper if preferred.
If you have tissue paper, you can try to use it, although it is too thin.
A curling ribbon is used to secure the paper with bamboo skewers. You can try to use rubber bands instead.
Gauze wrapping paper brings a beautiful touch to the strawberry bouquet.
Satin ribbon: use a couple of matching colors of 1-inch/2.5 cm satin ribbon. Or use raffia instead for the rustic look.
How to make an edible bouquet
To prepare wrapping paper, lay the sheets of unbleached parchment paper on a table.
Fold them all about halfway, but asymmetrically, so four paper angles become exposed (photo 1). Repeat this step with a small piece of parchment.
To prepare strawberries, choose the freshest, most aesthetically pleasing ones. Next, rinse the strawberries and use paper towels to pat the strawberries dry. There is no need to hull them beforehand.
Note: If you use unwashed strawberries, please, remember to wash them before eating. If you give the bouquet as a gift, attach a message with instructions on cleaning berries properly.
Gently insert a bamboo skewer into each strawberry. Try to place it in the center of the green leafy part called 'calyx' or 'hull.'
To arrange strawberry sticks into a bouquet, start from the center and work in a circular pattern. Rotate the bouquet as you build, so the strawberries sit at different angles.
If necessary, cover any holes or openings by placing bamboo sticks a bit higher or lower.
To fix the bamboo sticks, firmly secure them together using floral or masking tape (photo 2).
To wrap the bouquet, hold the bouquet upright in one hand, and cover one sheet of folded parchment paper around strawberry sticks.
One side of the paper should almost reach the other side. Tie the paper with floral tape (photo 3).
Continue with the rest of the parchment, folding the other side around the bouquet. Fix each or a couple of parchment paper pieces with a curling ribbon or string.
With a small parchment piece, wrap the exposed bamboo sticks and tie the paper with the curling ribbon.
It will result in a cone-shaped wrapping with the only strawberries being exposed.
Use a couple of extra-strong parchment or wrapping paper to finish the arrangement, folding the paper over the bouquet. Secure it with the curling ribbon or string if necessary.
Finally, wrap the bouquet with gauze wrapping paper for a beautiful finishing touch, although it is optional.
To secure the strawberry bouquet, use the curling ribbon and twist it a few times around the bouquet, so the paper doesn't unwrap.
Then take one or two colors of matching satin ribbon and tie it firmly with a handmade florist bow (photo 4).
Strawberry bouquet ideas
The summertime is all about strawberries, but what if you want to take your edible bouquet up a notch?
Create a chocolate strawberry bouquet where each or every second strawberry is dipped in melted chocolate (use a double boiler). Play with milk or dark chocolate for an extra tasty treat.
Another way to make an edible arrangement is by combining strawberries and strawberry macarons. The perfect combination is a dipped berry in white chocolate paired with your favorite dessert.
Consider including some fresh flowers if you look for a more customized beautiful arrangement.
For example, you can go with red roses, gypsophila, lavender, or white chrysanthemum.
Finally, you can choose to have a 100% strawberry bouquet made with 365 berries with no added flowers.
If you wonder about the right amount of strawberries in your bouquet, The Plant Aide has some tips.
The meaning of strawberry bouquet is different according to the number of fruits on it: 9 represent the meaning of staying together forever, 10 represent the meaning of loving only you wholeheartedly, 21 represent the meaning of guarding your life, 99 represent the meaning of firm belief, 365 represent the meaning of thinking about you every day, 1001 represent the meaning of Die forever, love you forever.
Storage instructions
It is best to present a strawberry bouquet on the day it is assembled.
If you want it to last 24 hours, place the arrangement in an upright vase and bring it to the fridge.
A recipient could store berries longer if you made the bouquet with unwashed strawberries.
It is recommended to place berries in a single layer in an airtight container and refrigerate for a few days, a maximum of up to 7 days.
Equipment
To make this edible arrangement, you will only need scissors as equipment.
Expert tips
- Use a tall jar or vase to hold your bouquet while assembling it if desired.
- Wrap the papers around strawberry sticks by holding them in one hand and working with the paper using another hand. Or place the paper on the table and wrap your bouquet on a flat surface.
FAQ
If you want to wrap each strawberry, place it into a small treat bag and tie it with a piece of ribbon around the stick.
If you want to give someone a fruit bouquet, make it on the same day or one day ahead. Then, please keep it in an upright position in the refrigerator.
A fruit bouquet lasts up to 24 hours (sometimes up to 48) stored in the refrigerator.
Make a fruit bouquet closer to the delivery time; otherwise, keep it in the refrigerator until the last moment (up to 24 hours).
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Strawberry Bouquet
This edible strawberry bouquet is a stunning gift for any occasion during the summer, from St. Valentine's Day to Mother's Day!
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 bouquet 1x
- Category: Valentine's Day
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 25-30 fresh strawberries
- 25-30 12 inches (30 cm) bamboo skewer sticks
- floral tape
- 4 sheets 12 x 20 inches (30 x 50 cm) unbleached parchment paper
- 1 sheet 12 x 10 inches (30 x 25 cm) unbleached parchment paper
- 1-2 pieces 15 x 20 inches (38 x 50 cm) extra-strong parchment
- curling ribbon
- 2 pieces 20 x 16 inches (50 cm x 40 cm) gauze wrapping paper
- satin ribbon 1-inch/2.5 cm wide
Instructions
- To prepare wrapping paper, lay the sheets of unbleached parchment paper on a table and fold them all about halfway, but asymmetrically, so four paper angles become exposed. Repeat this step with a small piece of parchment.
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To prepare strawberries, choose the freshest, most aesthetically pleasing ones. Rinse strawberries and use paper towels to pat the strawberries dry. There is no need to hull them beforehand.
Note: If you use unwashed strawberries, please, remember to wash them before eating. If you give the bouquet as a gift, attach a message with instructions on how berries should be cleaned up properly.
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Gently insert a bamboo skewer into each strawberry. Try to place it in the center of the green leafy part called 'calyx' or 'hull.'
-
To arrange strawberry sticks into a bouquet, start from the center and work in a circular pattern. Rotate the bouquet as you build, so the strawberries sit at different angles. If necessary, cover any holes or openings by placing bamboo sticks a bit higher or lower.
-
To fix the bamboo sticks, firmly secure them together using floral or masking tape.
-
To wrap the bouquet, hold it upright in one hand, and wrap one sheet of folded parchment paper around strawberry sticks. One side of the paper should almost reach the other side. Tie the paper with floral tape. Continue with the rest of the parchment, folding the other side around the bouquet. Finally, fix each or a couple of parchment paper pieces with a curling ribbon or string.
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With a small parchment piece, wrap the exposed bamboo sticks and tie the paper with the curling ribbon. It will result in a cone-shaped wrapping with the only strawberries being exposed.
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Use a couple of extra-strong parchment or wrapping paper to finish the arrangement, folding the paper over the bouquet. Secure it with the curling ribbon or string if necessary. Finally, wrap the bouquet with gauze wrapping paper for a beautiful finishing touch, although it is optional.
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To secure the strawberry bouquet, use the curling ribbon and twist it a few times around the bouquet, so the paper doesn't unwrap. Then take one or two colors of matching satin ribbon and tie it firmly with a handmade florist bow.
Notes
- Use a tall jar or vase to hold your bouquet while assembling it if desired.
- Wrap the papers around strawberry sticks by holding them in one hand and working with the paper using another hand. Or place the paper on the table and wrap your bouquet on a flat surface.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry bouquet
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 27.7. g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 1.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 7.2 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
The nutritional information has been calculated using an online recipe nutrition calculator such as Verywellfit.com and is intended for informational purposes only. These figures should be used as a general guideline and not be construed as a guarantee.
Jenna says
This is the second time I have made an edible bouquet following your tutorial. It turns out perfect: easy and beautiful!!