Festive Mexico Flag Strawberries for Cinco de Mayo
If you are preparing a Mexican-themed fiesta – whether for Cinco de Mayo or for another purpose – these adorable and simple Mexican flag strawberries will be a hit! The colors of the Mexican flag – red, green, and white – really shine on the fresh fruit, making it a perfect Cinco de Mayo recipe! These make fun Cinco de Mayo snacks for work! And these Mexico flag strawberries are also a fun treat for a classroom unit on Mexico!
Before we go any further, we must point out something important: Cinco de Mayo is not as widely celebrated in Mexico as many Americans believe. By profession, our mom works with immigrant students and their families. Most of her students and their families – largely from Mexico and central America – do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo. In fact, many of them have told her they don’t even understand why Americans celebrate this day.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is a commemorative day from a small region of Mexico. It is the remembrance of the day the young, somewhat inexperienced Mexican Army beat a more prepared, more experienced French Army during the battle of Puebla in 1862.
Because the day commemorates a battle from that one region, the celebration of this event is not wide-spread through all of Mexico.
In fact, the majority who celebrated are from the region of Mexico and Americans in the United States. Some believe people in the United States enjoy celebrating this day because they simply enjoy the idea of having a party or going out to eat.
Whatever the reason, we are on board also here at Arkansas Girls! We love an excuse for a party or a fun Mexican treat! Plus, we love an excuse for picking Arkansas strawberries!
Ingredients for Cinco de Mayo Strawberries
- Strawberries
- White chocolate chips
- Green sugar crystals
Mom Says
This Cinco de Mayo strawberries recipe is a great recipe for kids to help with in the kitchen! It is such a simple process. And kids love to dip and roll things!
Harper Says
I think these strawberries look exactly like the Mexican flag! And they are delicious!
Norah Says
The only thing different from the Mexico flag is the shape. They are colorful and yummy!
How To Make Mexico Flag Strawberries
Well, maybe we should say these Mexico flag strawberries are a healthy-ish Cinco de Mayo dessert. After all, we are adding a sugar-y glaze!
- Wash and dry the strawberries
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave until fully melted.
- Dip each strawberry in the white chocolate ¾ of the way to the top.
- Dip the tip of the white chocolate strawberry in the green sprinkles.
- Place the strawberries on a baking sheet to dry.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Expert Tips for Mexico Flag Strawberries
- Be careful with melting the chocolate chips. It is easy to burn chocolate when melting it. We suggest microwaving for 30 seconds first, stirring, and then 15 second intervals until the chips are fully melted.
- Line a baking sheet with foil paper before you begin for easy clean up.
Red, white, and green! Now your strawberries have transformed into Mexican flag strawberries!
Mexico Flag Strawberries for Fiestas
Ingredients
- 12 Strawberries
- 1 cup White chocolate chips
- Sugar cyrstals green
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave until fully melted. Heat chocolate in increments of 15-20 seconds, careful not to burn.
- Dip each strawberry in the white chocolate ¾ of the way to the top.
- Dip the tip of the white chocolate strawberry in the green sprinkles.
- Place the strawberries on a baking sheet to dry.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
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