One of my go-to breakfasts is a Greek yogurt parfait, mostly because it comes together in just a few minutes with zero cooking. (What can I say? I’m not at my chef-iest before 9 a.m.!) I scrape the yogurt out of the plastic cup and into a real bowl so I have room to swirl in granola, crushed walnuts or almond slices, maybe some chia seeds, and a sweetener like honey or powdered maple sugar. The whole thing comes together in 60 seconds or less — but then comes the strawberries, and my speedy setup grinds to a halt. Even with my best paring knife, it’s tedious to hull and quarter each berry into bite-size pieces.
That’s why I’m glad my editor called this viral video to my attention. “I was today years old when I learned how to chop strawberries the correct way,” the text overlay reads as a home cook slices up 12 strawberries in a little less than 10 seconds with the Gengcang Fruit Slicer Cup. It’s racked up millions of views since it was posted by Instagram user Fusi Finds, and I understand why: The $8 device might actually solve my least favorite breakfast chore.
What Is the Gengcang Fruit Slicer Cup?
The Gengcang Fruit Slicer Cup is a clever kitchen gadget that makes quick work of cutting up fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes for a morning yogurt bowl, a fresh fruit salad, or a quick afternoon snack. It has two parts: a plastic cup with nine stainless steel blades at the bottom, and a dual-sided base. To use, simply push the blades down on the food you want to slice, then push down on the grooved side of the base to release the food from the blades. The cup can hold about 13 strawberries, and the gadget chops strawberries up three times faster than cutting them with a knife, according to the brand.
The blades detach from the cup for easy cleaning, and it comes with a cleaning brush to get into hard-to-reach spots. But since this tool is all about ease, you can throw it in the dishwasher, too. To store, attach the smooth side of the base to the blades and place it upside down in your cabinet. Bonus: The fruit slicer cup can also handle ingredients like cucumbers, mushrooms, and hard-boiled eggs.
What Amazon Reviewers Are Saying
Average rating: 4.3/5 stars
With nearly a thousand total ratings, it’s currently rated the No. 1 egg slicer on Amazon (despite being marked for fruit, a testament to its versatility), and more than 5,000 customers have purchased one in the past month. Plenty of reviewers also mention that it’s kid-friendly since the blades are hidden inside the cup. It comes in a bunch of fun colors, all of which are under $10, as well as a two-pack for $7 apiece. I’m adding one to my cart now before spring strawberries arrive.
