Description
Strawberry Santas are a delightful and festive no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. These charming treats are made by assembling fresh strawberries with whipped cream to create the look of Santa Claus, complete with a creamy beard, a hat, and adorable facial features. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, they make a fun and delicious addition to any celebration.
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 to remove any dirt. Cut off the stem end so each berry can stand flat on its base. Then, slice off about ¼ of the pointed tip to form the Santa’s “hat.”
- Make the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This whipped cream will serve as Santa’s face and beard. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with a small corner snipped off for easy piping.
- Assemble the Santas: Pipe a generous swirl of whipped cream on the flat base of each strawberry to create the face and beard. Then, place the top portion of the strawberry (the “hat”) back on top of the whipped cream, and add a small dot of whipped cream to the tip of the hat for a snowy effect.
- Decorate the face: Use mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds to add eyes to Santa’s face. Optionally, add two small whipped cream buttons on the front of the strawberry for extra decoration and festive flair.
- Chill or serve immediately: These treats are best served fresh. If you prefer to prepare them ahead of time, store the assembled Santas in the refrigerator and serve within 2 hours for optimal freshness and appearance.
Notes
- Choose large, firm, and evenly shaped strawberries for the best visual effect and easier assembly.
- Make sure the whipped cream is chilled before whipping to achieve stiff peaks.
- Serve the Strawberry Santas shortly after assembly to prevent the whipped cream from melting or the strawberries from becoming soggy.
- These can be a fun activity to assemble with kids for holiday parties.
- For a sugar-free version, consider using a sugar substitute in the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
