Strawberry Santas

Ingredients

24 large fresh strawberries

8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Mini chocolate chips for eyes

Red sanding sugar (optional)

Piping bag

Small round piping tip

Star piping tip for hats

Extra powdered sugar for dusting

1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)

Instructions

Hull strawberries by cutting flat bottom for standing.

Slice top third off each strawberry for hat.

Beat mascarpone until smooth.

Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.

Fold whipped cream into mascarpone.

Transfer mixture to piping bag with round tip.

Pipe large dot on strawberry base for face.

Add mini chocolate chips for eyes.

Place strawberry top (hat) on frosting.

Switch to star tip, pipe small dot on hat tip.

Add tiny dot for nose if desired.

Arrange on serving platter and chill until serving.

Bite into these Strawberry Santas and experience the perfect blend of juicy berry and creamy mascarpone filling! Each little Santa delivers a whimsical combination of fresh fruit and luxurious cream, creating an adorable treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Whether you’re entertaining kids or adding whimsy to your holiday dessert table, these festive bites prove that healthy can be holly jolly. So pick those berries, whip that cream, and get ready to create the most charming Santas this side of the North Pole!

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