Strawberry Santas
Strawberry Santas are charming no-bake holiday treats that blend fresh strawberries with a creamy filling, making them easy to assemble and perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Strawberries
- 12 pieces Fresh strawberries Choose medium to large, bright red and firm. Avoid mushy ones.
For the Cream Filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese Full-fat or light cream cheese works.
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.
- 1 cup Heavy cream or whipped topping For sturdier filling, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- 12 pieces Chocolate chips or mini chocolate pearls For the eyes.
Optional Decorations
- as needed Sprinkles, sanding sugar, or a tiny candy For Santa’s hat pom.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the strawberries gently and pat them completely dry. Slice off the leafy top so each berry has a flat base, then cut off a little cap from the pointed end to make Santa’s hat.
- Keep each cap with its berry so you have matching pairs. Work on a cool plate or tray to prevent warming the filling.
Making the Filling
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the sweetened cream cheese until thick and cloud-like. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Assembling the Santas
- Pipe or spoon a small dollop of filling onto the flat base of each berry, then set the hat on top, pressing gently.
- Add a tiny dot of cream on the tip of the hat for the pom and use mini chocolate chips for eyes.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pick strawberries that stand on their own for easier assembly. They can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 80mgSugar: 6g
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