Ingredients
- 12–15 large fresh strawberries (washed and dried): These are the base of your Santa and give the treat its sweet, juicy flavor.
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream: This will help make the whipped topping extra fluffy and creamy.
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened): For the creamy center, we use cream cheese as the base to help with texture and taste.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar: Sweetens the whipped cream mixture to balance the tartness of the strawberries.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: Adds a delicious, aromatic touch to the whipped cream mixture.
- Mini chocolate chips or small candy beads (optional): These will be used for Santa’s eyes!
- Fresh mint or powdered sugar (optional): For a festive finishing touch to complete your Santas’ look.
Instructions
First things first, you’ll need to prep the strawberries. Take your fresh strawberries and carefully cut off the stems. You want to make a flat base on the bottom of each strawberry so they’ll stand up on their own.
Once the stems are off, slice a little bit from the tip of the strawberry to create a flat surface that will serve as Santa’s “hat.” You should end up with a little red triangle from the top of each strawberry to give it that classic Santa look.
Next, it’s time to make the fluffy cream filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese (which should be softened), whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. The mixture should be smooth, creamy, and fluffy. This will be your Santa filling!
Now comes the fun part—assembling your Santas! Take the strawberries that have been sliced on top and use a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off) to pipe a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the bottom half of each strawberry. This will form the “body” of your Santa.
Don’t worry about being too neat here—it’s the holiday season, and a little mess adds to the charm!
Next, place the flat-cut tip of the strawberry you saved earlier on top of the body. This is your Santa’s hat! Gently press it down, making sure it stays in place.
Then, using the rest of your whipped cream mixture, pipe a small ball of whipped cream on top of the strawberry to give it the fluffy brim of the Santa hat. You can even add a little whipped cream to the top of the “hat” for extra fluffiness.
For the eyes, place mini chocolate chips or small candy beads in the middle of the cream to give your Santa his cute, jolly face. You can also add a tiny bit of whipped cream for a nose, but keep it minimal so the eyes and hat shine through.
Now, for the finishing touch! If you want to add a little extra flair, dust your Strawberry Santas with powdered sugar or top them with a tiny mint leaf for a festive look.
Serve these immediately on a beautiful platter, or place them in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to share them with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 80
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 1g