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Strawberry santa with creamy mascarpone-orange zest filling and chocolate sprinkle eyes on a festive platter.

Festive Strawberry Santa Treats

Linda Ekin
A quick and adorable no-bake holiday snack that turns fresh strawberries and creamy filling into delightful edible Santas, perfect for Christmas parties and gluten-free desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Santas
Calories 58 kcal

Equipment

  • Piping bag
  • Star piping tip
  • Paring knife
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large strawberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • Decorative red and black icing for the face.

Instructions
 

Prep the Strawberries

  • Wash the strawberries gently and dry them thoroughly. Any surface moisture can make the filling slide or look weepy.
  • Trim off the stem end of each berry to create a flat, stable base. Cut the berry in half crosswise so the pointed top becomes the Santa hat.

Mix the Filling

  • In a small bowl, stir together the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and satiny.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag and press it down to remove any air pockets. A star tip works best for a textured beard.

Assemble the Santas

  • Place the strawberry bases cut-side down on a serving platter. Pipe the filling onto each base, building enough height to create a face area.
  • Gently place the strawberry hat on top of the filling, then pipe a tiny dot of cream cheese on the tip of the hat for the pom-pom.

Face Details and Chilling

  • Use decorative red and black icing to add eyes and a mouth. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving to help the filling stay perky.

Notes

Stability Tip: Blot the cut surfaces of the strawberries with a paper towel before piping. This prevents the juice from bleeding into the white cream cheese filling.
Storage Tip: Assemble these no more than 4 hours before serving. Over time, the strawberries will release moisture and the filling will begin to soften.
Pro Tip: If you do not have a piping bag, use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to create the beard and hat details.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Christmas dessert, Gluten-free, no-bake, strawberry santa
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