Strawberry Santas
Strawberry Santas are adorable no-bake holiday treats made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate. These festive little bites are quick to assemble and perfect for holiday dessert trays, kids’ activities, or cheerful snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 Strawberry Santas
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: No-Bake, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 24 mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate (for eyes)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Rinse and dry strawberries. Slice off the leafy tops so they sit flat.
- Cut off the tip of each strawberry to create a Santa “hat.”
- Pipe a swirl of whipped cream onto the base of each strawberry to form the beard and face.
- Place the cut-off tip back on top as the hat. Add a small dot of whipped cream to the top of each hat.
- Insert two mini chocolate chips or pipe melted chocolate dots for eyes.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use stabilized whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for longer-lasting Santas.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra holiday flavor.
- Use sprinkles as buttons or eyes for added color and fun.
- Best made the day you plan to serve to prevent sogginess.
- Keep refrigerated until serving for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Santa
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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