Not Your Everyday 24k Gold

Monday, April 22, 2013

Since Mother’s Day is nearing, I thought I’d create a super simple—yet tasty treat that you can make for Mom’s day; or, for any other special occasion. I’m using very basic home ingredients, and a very cool ingredient—edible glitter. I don’t think that edible glitter is used enough on treats, haha, and I want to start incorporating it more into special event treats. Here’s how I made it: I cut some fresh strawberries, and placed them into a bowl, added about a tbsp. of sugar, and half of a lemon (juice)—and set that aside.  Next I wanted to make some homemade whipped cream with a little bit of color to show that this treat would have hints of lemon in it (silly I know, but it’s fun for me, haha). So, I used some heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and a few drops of yellow food coloring. Then I whipped them together until I formed soft peaks. Once that was done, I added two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream into a cup, added the strawberry mixture, and topped it off when the yellow whipped cream. Lastly, I took some 24k gold sugar (edible glitter) and sprinkled it over the top—and I was finished! This tasted SO good, you have no idea. 
What do you think? Doesn't it look so awesome? It tasted as good as it looks too, haha. I’m going to be using this more often—especially for parties. Also, later today, I’m going to announce the winner from last Friday’s post, so if you commented to win check back later to see if you won! Have a great day. 

7 comments:

  1. O my goodness! I have to get some of these adorable gold sprinkles, it finishes it off perfectly. Thanks for sharing! Beautiful photos as well! :)

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  2. Wow, that looks so delicious and so magical because of the glitter! I've always wanted to try edible glitter! Not sure why, haha!
    ~Sara

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  3. Oooh...Nicole...What did you do? You know that if I show this to my kids they're gonna freak out and want to go get some ASAP!!! They love sprinkles on things...So I can just imagine what they're going to say about edible glitter - it's a MUST-HAVE! =0)

    Looks so tasty, by the way (making my mouth water).
    ~Kim

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    1. PS - I have my fingers crossed...I hope I win, I hope I win!

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  4. I always have such a hard time finding edible glitter that ACTUALLY looks like glitter. This is gorgeous. Where did you buy it?

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    1. Thank you! I got it from this store: http://www.ajcake.com/ I'm not sure if they sell products online, though. I think you can find them at any mom 'n pop cake & candy making stores :-) They definitely don't sell these at Michaels or Joanns :/

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