Strawberry Santas

Strawberry Santas

These adorable Strawberry Santas are one of the healthiest Christmas treats kids can make. Fresh strawberries become Santa hats while sweet cream cheese filling creates fluffy beards and faces. They're perfect for holiday parties, classroom celebrations, or Christmas dessert trays.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Makes: About 12 Strawberry Santas

Ingredients

• 12 large fresh strawberries
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or vanilla frosting)
• Pastry bag fitted with a large star tip
• Chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.
2. Remove the stems and slice a thin piece from the stem end so each strawberry sits flat.
3. Cut off the pointed tip of each strawberry to create the Santa hat.
4. Use a small spoon or melon baller to carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry.
5. Fill a pastry bag with softened cream cheese or frosting.
6. Pipe filling into each strawberry, allowing it to swirl slightly above the top.
7. Place the strawberry tip back on top to create Santa's hat.
8. Add two chocolate sprinkles for eyes and pipe a small dot of frosting onto the hat for the pom-pom if desired.
9. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.