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Strawberry Santas Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Strawberry Santas
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Santas are a festive, no-bake holiday treat that combines fresh strawberries with a creamy sweet filling to resemble Santa Claus. These adorable snacks are easy to make, featuring a light cream cheese filling piped between strawberry pieces, decorated with chocolate chip eyes and optional coconut beards, perfect for holiday parties or as a fun family activity.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries

Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decorations

  • Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds (for eyes)
  • Shredded coconut or extra cream cheese (optional, for beard or fur trim)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries to ensure they are clean and dry for assembly.
  2. Trim Strawberries: Slice off the leafy tops so strawberries can stand flat and stable when placed upright.
  3. Create Santa’s Hat: Cut off the tip of each strawberry about one-third down to make a separate “hat” piece.
  4. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy for a creamy filling.
  5. Prepare Piping Bag: Transfer the cream cheese filling into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off for controlled application.
  6. Form Santa’s Face and Beard: Pipe a generous swirl of the filling onto the base of each strawberry to create Santa’s face and beard area.
  7. Assemble Hat: Place the cut-off strawberry tip back on top to form Santa’s hat and pipe a small dot of filling on top as the pom-pom detail.
  8. Add Eyes: Decorate with mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds to create Santa’s eyes.
  9. Optional Decoration: Sprinkle shredded coconut around the base for a fluffy beard or fur trim effect for added texture and visual appeal.
  10. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled Strawberry Santas until ready to serve; they are best enjoyed the same day.

Notes

  • Ensure strawberries are completely dry before assembling to prevent the cream cheese filling from sliding off.
  • Use softened cream cheese for a smoother, easier-to-pipe filling consistency.
  • Mini chocolate chips work best for the eyes, but black sesame seeds are a great alternative for a natural look.
  • Chilling the assembled Santas helps firm up the filling and enhances the flavors.
  • These treats are best eaten fresh the same day to maintain strawberry freshness and filling texture.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/strawberry-santas-recipe/