Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling

ByDeShawn Ellis
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why make this recipe

Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling are a fun and festive treat for any occasion. They are cute, delicious, and healthier than traditional desserts. This recipe combines fresh strawberries with a creamy filling that’s both tasty and nutritious. You can serve them at Christmas parties, family gatherings, or just as a sweet snack. They are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!

how to make Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)

Directions:

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Cut the tops of the strawberries to create a ‘hat’ look.
  4. Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling onto the bottom of each strawberry, then place a ‘hat’ on top.
  5. Use mini chocolate chips to make eyes on the cheesecake filling.
  6. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

how to serve Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling

Strawberry Santas can be served on a festive platter as a fun dessert for guests. They are best enjoyed chilled, so keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Add a little holiday flair by decorating the platter with some greenery or Christmas-themed decorations.

how to store Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 2 days. Keep in mind that the strawberries might start to lose their firmness over time, so it’s best to enjoy them as soon as possible.

tips to make Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling

  • Choose strawberries that are firm and bright red for the best taste.
  • If you’re short on time, you can use a store-bought cheesecake filling instead of making your own.
  • For a fun twist, add some chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the cheesecake filling for extra flavor and texture.

variation

You can add food coloring to the cheesecake filling for a fun, pink shade. This is great for springtime celebrations or birthday parties!

FAQs

1. Can I use different fruits?
Yes! You can try this recipe with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries. Just adjust the size of the fruit as needed.

2. Is this recipe vegan?
You can make a vegan version by using a plant-based cream cheese and a natural sweetener like agave syrup instead of honey.

3. How can I make these sugar-free?
You can replace honey or maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or erythritol. Just adjust the amount to taste.

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Strawberry Santas with Healthy Cheesecake Filling

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Fun and festive Strawberry Santas are filled with a healthy cheesecake mixture, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Cut the tops of the strawberries to create a ‘hat’ look.
  4. Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling onto the bottom of each strawberry, then place a ‘hat’ on top.
  5. Use mini chocolate chips to make eyes on the cheesecake filling.
  6. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

Notes

Best enjoyed chilled and can be served on a festive platter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Santa
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Strawberry, Dessert, Healthy, Cheesecake, Holiday

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Hey, I’m DeShawn Ellis—friends call me D. I’m 42 years old, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, and now I’m holding it down in Atlanta, Georgia, where I run a soul food kitchen that’s as much about storytelling as it is about the food. Cooking isn’t just what I do it’s who I am. It’s how I honor where I come from, and how I speak love into the world.

My earliest memories are in my grandma’s kitchen barefoot on a step stool, stirring roux while she told me stories about her own mama, who used to cook for church fish fries back in the ’50s. That kitchen was my school. That woman was my first chef. She never measured a thing, but everything came out perfect. She taught me that food could heal, could gather people, could celebrate and comfort at the same time.

I didn’t come up through culinary school I came up through Sunday dinners, community cookouts, and elbow grease. I worked every back-of-house job you can think of, from janitor to pitmaster. Over time, I built my own rhythm in the kitchen deeply rooted in Southern Black tradition but open to everything. My oxtails have a splash of Caribbean heat. My collards might get kissed with smoked paprika and a dash of coconut vinegar. And yeah, I’ll put Cajun spice on anything that holds still long enough.

What drives me most is making food that feels like a hug from home. I want folks to taste a dish and remember their auntie's kitchen, or a summer evening on the porch, or that one bite that made them feel seen. But I also want to evolve because our food, our culture, is not stuck in the past. It’s growing, remixing, finding new voices. I’m proud to be one of them.

I cook for people who love food with a story behind it. You don’t need fancy tools or a French accent to make magic you just need heart, hustle, and a little bit of fire. If you’ve ever cooked with love, failed with style, or fed someone just to see them smile, then we’re already family.

Welcome to my kitchen. Let’s build something beautiful one bite at a time.

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