- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before adding the filling — any moisture can make the cream cheese slide off.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can swap the cream cheese with Cool Whip or whipped mascarpone.
- Use large, firm strawberries so they stand upright easily when assembling Santa’s body.
- For a smooth filling, beat the cream cheese until soft before adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble the Santas just before serving for the best texture, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours in advance.
- Add a tiny dab of frosting on the top of each strawberry to create Santa’s hat pom-pom for a festive touch.
- For extra fun, let kids help decorate, it’s a great holiday kitchen activity the whole family will enjoy!
Strawberry Santas (Easy No-Bake Christmas Dessert)
These Strawberry Santas are the cutest no-bake Christmas treats made with fresh strawberries, sweet cream cheese frosting, and mini chocolate chips for eyes, perfect for breakfast trays, dessert boards, or your next holiday gathering.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Piping bag or ziploc
- Whisk or Hand mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh strawberries washed and dried
- 4 ounce cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 mini chocolate chips for eyes
- Red color icing or sprinkle for mouth (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the leafy tops off each strawberry so they can stand upright in a flat base. Cut the pointed tip off each strawberry to make a small “hat” and set the tops aside.
- In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or whisk or electric mixer and beat until stiff peaks .
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag (pastry bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped). Pipe a small swirl of filling onto the base of each strawberry.
- Gently place the strawberry tops back on the cream cheese filling to form Santa’s hat. Add a tiny dot of filling on the tip of each hat for the pom-pom.
- Press two mini chocolate chips into the cream cheese filling to make Santa’s eyes. Optionally keep a dot for Santa's mouth using red icing if you have it in hand.
- Refrigerate for about 10–15 minutes to let the filling set, then serve chilled.
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