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A close-up shows festive Strawberry Santa Treats with whipped cream and chocolate chip faces, perfect for a holiday dessert.
Lady Maria

Strawberry Santa Treats

These adorable Strawberry Santa Treats are a festive and easy-to-make dessert perfect for holiday parties or a fun activity with kids. Fresh strawberries are transformed into charming Santas with a fluffy whipped cream beard and mini chocolate chip eyes, creating a light and delicious treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup sweetened whipped cream store-bought or homemade
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar if making homemade whipped cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract if making homemade whipped cream
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Sprinkle s
  • Heavy cream, chilled if making homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • Piping Bag
  • Ziploc bag
  • Small knife
  • offset spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Plate
  • Small bowl (optional)
  • Electric mixer (if making homemade whipped cream)

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Cut off the stem end to create a flat base and slice off the top third to form Santa's hat.
  2. If making homemade whipped cream, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
  3. Pipe a generous swirl of whipped cream onto the flat base of each strawberry to create Santa's beard.
  4. Place the strawberry hat on top of the whipped cream beard and gently press down.
  5. Pipe a small dollop of whipped cream on top of the hat for Santa's pom-pom.
  6. Gently press two mini chocolate chips or sprinkles onto the whipped cream beard for the eyes.
  7. Arrange the finished Strawberry Santas on a baking sheet or plate.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra decadence, dip the strawberries in melted white or dark chocolate before adding the whipped cream. Add a touch of peppermint or almond extract to the whipped cream for a festive flavor boost. Use edible glitter, colored sprinkles, or small pieces of candy for the eyes. Create a Santa belt using a thin strip of black fondant or licorice with a yellow sprinkle for the buckle. Serve with a dipping sauce like melted chocolate, caramel sauce, or raspberry sauce. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.