Description
Whip up these adorable Strawberry Santas for your holiday table! A no-bake Christmas treat made with fresh strawberries and sweet whipped cream — fun, festive, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 15 fresh strawberries (medium to large)
- 1 cup whipped cream or stabilized whipped cream (or cream cheese frosting)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- 30 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Piping bag or ziplock bag
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Wash and dry strawberries completely. Cut off the green leafy tops to make a flat base so they stand upright.
- Slice the tops: Cut off the pointed tip (about ¼ from the top) to form Santa’s hat.
- Add filling: Pipe a small swirl of whipped cream or frosting on the flat base of each strawberry to form Santa’s beard and face.
- Assemble: Place the strawberry top back on as the hat. Add a tiny dot of cream on top of the hat for a pom-pom.
- Add eyes: Gently press two mini chocolate chips into the cream for Santa’s eyes.
- Finish and serve: Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use firm, dry strawberries so they hold their shape and don’t leak juice.
- Stabilized whipped cream works best to maintain the shape longer.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract or cream cheese to the filling.
- Keep refrigerated until serving to prevent melting.
- For a vegan option, use coconut whipped cream or a plant-based frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes