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Strawberry Santas Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Santas are a festive and delightful no-bake holiday treat featuring fresh strawberries filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and decorated with icing to resemble Santa Claus. Perfect as a fun and quick dessert or party appetizer, these charming bites combine creamy, fruity, and decorative elements for a joyful seasonal snack.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 12 large strawberries

Filling

  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration

  • Decorative red and black icing for the face and Santa hat details

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Carefully wash the strawberries and remove the stems to create a flat base so they can stand upright. Cut each strawberry into three pieces: a bottom section for the body, a middle slice, and the top part to serve as the Santa hat.
  2. Make Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  3. Fill Piping Bag: Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag for easy application and precise decorating.
  4. Assemble Base: Place the bottom section of the strawberry upright on a serving plate. Pipe the cream cheese mixture on top, building it tall enough to serve as Santa’s beard and body, leaving space for a face.
  5. Add Santa Hat: Position the top slice of the strawberry as Santa’s hat over the cream cheese filling and pipe a white cream cheese detail on top of the hat to mimic the white fur trim.
  6. Decorate Face: Use the decorative red and black icing to carefully draw Santa’s eyes, nose, and mouth on the cream cheese area of the strawberry Santas.
  7. Serve or Store: Serve the strawberry Santas immediately or refrigerate them until ready to enjoy, keeping the decorations fresh and firm.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm strawberries for best results so they hold their shape when cut and assembled.
  • The cream cheese filling can be chilled briefly before piping to make it easier to handle.
  • For a different look, try adding mini chocolate chips or edible sugar pearls for eyes instead of icing.
  • These treats are best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Be gentle when piping and decorating to maintain the strawberry shapes and clean designs.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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