Description
Delightful and whimsical Strawberry Santas that add festive cheer to your holiday gatherings. Light, refreshing, and easy to make, these treats are perfect for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large strawberries
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese, very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Decorative red icing (for cheeks, optional)
- Decorative black icing (for eyes) OR mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries completely.
- Hull each strawberry, leaving a flat base.
- Trim the base of wobbly strawberries for stability.
- Cut off the top third of each strawberry to create hats.
- Chill mixing bowl and whisk for better cream mixture consistency.
- Combine cold whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the chilled bowl.
- Whip the mixture until light and fluffy.
- Fill a piping bag with the whipped cream cheese mixture.
- Position a strawberry body on a platter and pipe cream on top for Santa’s body and beard.
- Place the strawberry hat on top and add a cream dollop for the pom-pom.
- Add mini chocolate chips or icing for eyes.
- Optionally add buttons and blush using icing or sugar.
- Repeat until all strawberries are assembled.
- Chill Strawberry Santas for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Best served chilled. For freshness, consume within 1-2 days. Customize decorations to match your festive theme!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Santa
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday, dessert, strawberries, festive, Christmas, treats