Description

These Valentine Strawberry Champagne Shots are a festive and elegant treat perfect for celebrations. Combining fresh strawberry puree with sparkling champagne and set with gelatin, these sweet and bubbly shots are beautifully garnished with fresh strawberry slices, whipped cream, and optional edible glitter or gold sprinkles to add a glamorous touch. Ready in just over 3 hours with minimal prep, they make a charming dessert or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

1 cup champagne or sparkling wine
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)

Dry Ingredients

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 14 grams total)

Garnishes

6 fresh strawberries, sliced
Edible glitter or gold sprinkles (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

Bloom gelatin: In a small saucepan, combine the cold water and unflavored gelatin. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to soften and bloom properly.
Dissolve gelatin: Place the saucepan over low heat and gently warm the mixture while stirring constantly. Heat only until the gelatin is completely dissolved; avoid boiling to preserve gelatin quality.
Dissolve sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar into the dissolved gelatin mixture, continuing to stir until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat once done.
Combine mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the strawberry puree with the champagne or sparkling wine. Slowly whisk in the warm gelatin mixture into this bowl until all components are fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour shots: Evenly pour the combined mixture into 18 shot glasses or silicone molds, making sure they are distributed equally for uniform servings.
Chill and set: Place the filled shots in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours or until they have fully set and firmed up.
Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish each shot with a slice of fresh strawberry, a dollop of whipped cream, and optionally sprinkle with edible glitter or gold sprinkles for a festive appearance.

Notes

Ensure the gelatin does not boil to maintain its gelling properties.
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries to make the puree; thaw frozen berries fully before pureeing.
Use good quality champagne or sparkling wine for best flavor.
The shot glasses or molds should be small, about 1 to 1.5 ounces capacity each.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling white grape juice or sparkling water.
These shots are best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until just before serving.