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Strawberry Santas

Adorable Strawberry Santas: A Festive Holiday Treat

These cute and easy Strawberry Santas are perfect for holiday parties or a fun family dessert. Made with fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and chocolate chips, they're a delightful combination of sweet and creamy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Santas
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries Select large, uniformly shaped strawberries for Santas.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Miniature Chocolate Chips
  • 12 sticks Small Pretzel Sticks For Santa's mouths

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Small knife
  • Spoon
  • Baking Sheet (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Select the largest, most uniformly shaped strawberries (about 12-15) for the Santas. Cut off the green tops, leaving about 1/4 inch of green stem attached.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer or a whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto each strawberry, shaping it into a round Santa belly.
  4. Attach two miniature chocolate chips to each Santa belly for eyes.
  5. Break a small pretzel stick in half, and use a small piece to create a mouth for each Santa.
  6. For best results, refrigerate the Strawberry Santas for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up the cream cheese. They are also delicious served immediately!

Notes

For a festive touch, you can use red and green sprinkles to add a decorative element to the cream cheese mixture before adding the facial features. You can also use different types of candies or sprinkles to personalize your Strawberry Santas.