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CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Blend together the gelatin and condensed milk. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
• Roll into small balls and shape into strawberries; roll in red sugar crystals.
• Dip fat end into green sugar crystals. Place an almond sliver into the fat end for a stem. To prevent hardening, store in an air tight container until ready to serve.

STRAWBERRY SANTAS

Steps:

• For the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the mascarpone and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the mixture is thick and smooth. Using a spatula, transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small star piping tip.
• For the Santas: Using a paring knife, cut off the leaf-end of each strawberry to make a flat surface. Cut a 1/2- to 3/4-inch piece from the pointed end of each strawberry and reserve as the hats.
• Place the strawberries, wide-side down, on a work surface. Pipe a 3/4-inch-high swirl of frosting on each strawberry. Place the hats on top and pipe a small ball of frosting on top of the hats. Press two chocolate chips, pointed-sides inward, into the swirl of frosting to make eyes.

CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Mix together, reserving 2 tablespoons of the strawberry jello powder.
• Chill the mixture.
• Shape into strawberries,roll in the reserved jello powder.
• With the green icing, make a"hull" at the tip of the strawberries.
• Chill until firm.

STRAWBERRY HOLIDAY TREE

Steps:

• *Need 12x4-inch (or larger) Styrofoam cone and toothpicks.
• To prepare cone, wrap completely with parchment paper, using toothpicks to hold parchment in place. Set cone on the center a festive serving platter.
• In a medium bowl, place chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water. Heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely melted, then remove from heat.
• Working one at a time and starting with the largest berries at the bottom, dip the cut stem side of the strawberry into the chocolate then place it onto the parchment wrapped cone. Repeat process, placing the berries in rows and stacking them on top of each other to reach the top of the tree.
• Once all of the berries are placed on the cone, arrange mint sprigs in the spaces between the berries. Place confectioners sugar in a sifter and tap around the tree to dust with sugar.