Mini Strawberry Santas
These delightful Mini Strawberry Santas are a fun and visually striking dessert combining fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Santas
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled Choose firm, ripe strawberries.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Make sure mixing bowl and beaters are chilled for best results.
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar For sweetening the whipped cream.
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles Use for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the strawberries gently under cool water and hull them.
- Cut a small slice off the bottom of each strawberry to create a base.
- Slice the tip off each strawberry to make Santa's hat and set them aside.
Whipped Cream
- In a bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and confectioners' sugar.
- Whip the mixture until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream onto the top of each strawberry base to form Santa's face and beard.
- Place the reserved strawberry tops onto the whipped cream for Santa's hat.
- Add a small dot of whipped cream on top of the hat for the 'pom-pom' using a toothpick.
- Add two additional dollops of whipped cream on the base for buttons.
- Use chocolate sprinkles for Santa's eyes.
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Notes
Best served immediately. Can be prepared in advance; store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.