Strawberry Fan Garnish
slice fresh strawberry but not all the way through, then fan out the slices making a fan

Strawberry fans are easy to make. Slice fresh strawberry but not all the way through, then fan out the slices making a fan. I like to serve them standing upright and sometimes I put them on their side... be sure to leave the hulls attached. See more of my Easy Garnishes with photographs

Recipe Type: garnish, strawberry, strawberry fan

Prep Time:10 min  Total Time: 10 min   Yield: 1 strawberry fan garnish

Ingredients

1 Strawberry, hull attached
mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

Place strawberry on cutting board hull-side down. Make 1/8-inch vertical cuts but not completely through the strawberry leaving the portion near the hull still attached.

Decorate plates by laying cut strawberry on it's side and fanning out the slices or stand strawberry upright on the hull and gently spread out the slices.

Serve with dessert on a plate.

Wine recommendation: Cabernet Sauvignon; Port