Description
Strawberry Santas are a delightful and festive no-bake dessert perfect for holiday parties. Made with fresh strawberries and sweetened whipped cream, these charming treats are decorated with mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds to create adorable Santa faces. Quick to assemble and visually appealing, they bring a touch of holiday cheer to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 1 pint fresh strawberries (choose large, evenly shaped ones)
Whipped Cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Decorations
- Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds (for eyes)
- Optional: small candies or sprinkles for buttons
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Trim off the stem end so each strawberry can stand flat on its base. Then slice off the pointed top approximately one-quarter of the berry to form Santa’s hat.
- Make the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with one corner snipped off for easy piping.
- Assemble the Santas: Pipe a swirl of whipped cream onto the flat base of each strawberry to represent Santa’s face and beard. Place the sliced top back onto the body as the hat, then add a small dot of whipped cream on the tip to complete the hat’s pompom.
- Decorate the face: Use mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds to create Santa’s eyes. Optionally, pipe two small dollops of whipped cream buttons on the front of the strawberry for extra detail.
- Chill or serve immediately: Serve the Strawberry Santas fresh for best texture and taste. If prepared ahead of time, keep them chilled in the refrigerator and consume within 2 hours for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Choose large, evenly shaped strawberries for easier assembly and better presentation.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream to achieve stiff peaks quickly.
- These treats are best served fresh; extended chilling may cause the whipped cream to soften or the berries to release moisture.
- Customize decorations with edible glitter, colored sugar, or small candy pieces for added holiday flair.
- Use a fresh piping bag or clear zip bag for neat whipped cream application.
