Strawberry Santas Recipe
Strawberry Santas are a delightful and festive no-bake treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Fresh strawberries are sliced and filled with a sweetened whipped cream cheese mixture, then decorated with icing to create adorable Santa faces and hats. This easy-to-make recipe requires no cooking and makes a charming, tasty dessert kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 12 large strawberries
Filling
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- Decorative red and black icing for the face and Santa hat details
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Carefully wash the strawberries to remove any dirt. Cut off the stems to create a flat base so the strawberries can sit upright. Then, slice each strawberry into three pieces: the bottom piece for the body, a middle section, and the pointed top piece to use as the Santa hat.
- Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag for easy application.
- Assemble the Santas: Place the bottom strawberry piece upright on a plate. Pipe the cream cheese mixture on top, building it tall enough to form the Santa body and leave space for the face. Position the pointed top strawberry piece on top as the Santa hat, and use the piping bag to add a white cream cheese ‘pom-pom’ and white trim to the hat.
- Add facial details: Use the decorative red and black icing to carefully draw Santa’s eyes, nose, and mouth on the cream cheese filling to complete the face.
- Serve or store: Serve the Strawberry Santas immediately to enjoy their fresh flavor and vibrant appearance. Alternatively, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftover Strawberry Santas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days as they will not last longer due to the fresh ingredients.
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for better stability and appearance.
- If piping bags are unavailable, you can use a small plastic sandwich bag with a corner snipped off.
Find it online: https://flavorspath.com/strawberry-santas-recipe/
