Description
Adorable no-bake holiday treats made from fresh strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake and decorated to look like mini Santas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (large and firm)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for smoother piping)
- Mini chocolate chips or black sprinkles for eyes
- Small white sprinkles or extra cheesecake filling for buttons
Instructions
- 1. Rinse strawberries and pat dry completely.
- 2. Slice off the leafy top of each strawberry to create a flat base.
- 3. Cut off the pointed tip of each strawberry to form Santa’s “hat” and set aside.
- 4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add heavy cream if needed for piping consistency.
- 5. Transfer cheesecake filling to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- 6. Pipe a swirl of cheesecake filling onto the base of each strawberry.
- 7. Place the strawberry “hat” on top of the filling.
- 8. Add a small dot of filling on the tip of the hat to make the pom-pom.
- 9. Use mini chocolate chips or sprinkles to create Santa’s eyes.
- 10. Add tiny dots of filling or sprinkles to the front of the strawberry for buttons.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are fully dry or the filling may slide off.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 12 hours for best texture.
- For extra stability, insert a small toothpick through the center (remove before serving to kids).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 santa
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: strawberry santas, cheesecake santas, Christmas treats, holiday dessert