Description
Whimsical Strawberry Santas bring holiday cheer with their adorable design and festive flavor. Sweet strawberries dressed as jolly santa characters create a playful dessert you’ll love making and sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 pint (500 g) fresh strawberries
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse and gently dry plump strawberries, selecting uniform fruits with stable bases for optimal Santa character construction.
- Slice strawberry tops horizontally, creating a level foundation that allows each Santa figure to stand confidently on serving platters.
- Strategically position the trimmed strawberry cap as a festive hat, positioning it at a playful angle atop the strawberry body.
- Craft Santa’s signature fluffy beard and suit by carefully piping or dolloping whipped cream onto the strawberry’s surface, ensuring smooth, elegant coverage.
- Delicately place miniature chocolate chips as twinkling eyes, providing whimsical personality to each fruity character.
- Enhance the facial details by adding a tiny dot of whipped cream or a petite red candy to represent Santa’s charming nose.
- For an enchanting winter aesthetic, lightly dust the completed Strawberry Santas with powdered sugar, mimicking a gentle snowfall.
- Optionally embellish the base with a small mint or holly leaf, introducing an extra touch of holiday cheer.
- Arrange the completed Strawberry Santas on an elegant serving dish, presenting these delightful bite-sized treats ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm strawberries with substantial size for easier assembly and a more impressive Santa appearance.
- Pat strawberries completely dry to prevent whipped cream from sliding off and maintain structural integrity.
- Use cold whipped cream for better piping and maintaining shape during decoration.
- Consider using stabilized whipped cream with gelatin or powdered sugar to help maintain form at room temperature.
- For dairy-free alternatives, swap whipped cream with coconut cream or vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Create uniform Santa shapes by using a sharp paring knife and cutting strawberries at consistent angles.
- Assemble Strawberry Santas just before serving to prevent cream from absorbing into strawberry and losing crispness.
- Experiment with different facial features using mini chocolate chips, edible googly eyes, or colored candy decorations.
- Store temporarily in refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to keep design intact.
- Use organic strawberries for cleaner flavor and potentially more vibrant presentation.
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg