Leslie Vasquez has always loved chocolate-covered strawberries. For virtually every occasion she would make them for herself and her family. She shared a photo of one of her treats on her Instagram story one day, commenting that if people wanted her to share, they’d have to pay her for one. To her surprise, her inbox began filling with messages from people saying, “I would buy these from you.”
Six months later, after some entrepreneurial encouragement from her husband, that post turned into Berry Yummy Sweets, a made-to-order dessert business that Vasquez runs from home. A stay-at-home mom to 2-year-old and 8-month-old daughters, Vasquez says it’s more of a “naptime hustle” than a side business, but it’s an endeavor she’s excited to fit in between feedings and playtime.
Custom orders can include straight-forward chocolate covered strawberries, but Vasquez prides herself on the array of unique toppings she offers, from Oreo crumbles and candy bar pieces to Fruity Pebbles and Alamo Candy Co. chamoy. “It’s more than just the chocolate-covered strawberry with some drizzled lines on it,” Vasquez says.
She often gets inspiration from her friends and family, including her aunt, a culinary school grad who first taught Vasquez to make desserts. A friend recently suggested cheesecake strawberries, so Vasquez added those to the lineup. Online orders can be placed for existing strawberry creations, or customers can make requests for boxes crafted to feature certain colors or themes.
“Strawberries aren’t really a common dessert that you can just look up and say, ‘Let me see a Pokemon-themed strawberry,’” Vasquez says, adding that she’s already planning Abuelita hot chocolate strawberries for December. “I try to create something and then see if (customers) like it and most of the time they do.”
Vasquez says she tries to support other local companies, like Alamo Candy Co., when she can because she knows just how much it means every time she receives an order for pickup or delivery. “Anytime you support a small business I think you’re supporting somebody’s dream,” Vasquez says. berryyummysweets.com
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