Dessert

Mini Strawberry Santas Recipe

BySana Jeannette November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Introduction

Mini Strawberry Santas are a fun and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or a playful dessert. These cute and creamy delights combine fresh strawberries with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles to create an edible Santa Claus.

The image shows several small strawberry figures made to look like Santa Claus on a white plate. Each figure has three layers: the bottom layer is a dark red strawberry base; the middle layer is a white cream layer that forms a collar and buttons; the top layer is a bright red strawberry top shaped like a hat. White cream details on the hat look like a fluffy pom-pom, and small white dots and shapes create the eyes and buttons on the body. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface, and soft light enhances the red and white colors of the strawberries and cream. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Cut the hulled-side of each strawberry flat so they can stand upright on a plate. Then, slice off the tip of each strawberry to form Santa’s “hat” and set these aside.
Step 2: In a glass or metal bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar together until soft peaks form—this means the cream will hold soft mounds when you lift the whisk.

Step 3: Place a large dollop of whipped cream on top of each strawberry base to create Santa’s “face” and “beard.”
Step 4: Position the strawberry tip “hat” on top of the whipped cream “face.”
Step 5: Use a toothpick to add a small dot of whipped cream atop the “hat” for the “pom-pom” and two dots on the strawberry base for “buttons.”

Step 6: Add two chocolate sprinkles on the whipped cream “face” to serve as Santa’s “eyes.”

Tips & Variations

For extra stability, chill the strawberries before assembling to help the whipped cream hold better.
Try using mini chocolate chips instead of sprinkles for Santa’s eyes for a richer flavor.

You can substitute the confectioners’ sugar with a little vanilla extract for a flavored whipped cream.
Make these ahead and store them chilled, assembling the hats last to prevent sogginess.

Storage

Store assembled Mini Strawberry Santas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To maintain their fresh look, add the strawberry “hats” just before serving. Reheat is not recommended as this dessert is best enjoyed cold and fresh.

How to Serve

Two small strawberry Santas are placed side by side on a wooden surface with green pine leaves blurred in the background. Each Santa is made of two strawberry halves, with the bottom half as the body and the top half as the hat. There is a thick white cream layer between the two halves acting as the face and beard area, and a small dollop of white cream at the tip of the hat. Two small black dots on the cream show the eyes, and two small white cream dots are on the body as buttons. The strawberries are bright red with visible seeds. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?

Fresh strawberries work best as they hold their shape and texture. Frozen strawberries tend to be too soft and watery after thawing, making assembly difficult.

How do I make sure the whipped cream stays firm?

Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for whipping. Beat until soft peaks form, and avoid over-whipping which can cause the cream to turn buttery.

Mini Strawberry Santas Recipe

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Mini Strawberry Santas are a delightful and festive no-bake holiday treat made with fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and chocolate sprinkle details. These easy-to-assemble snacks look like tiny Santa Claus figures and make a perfect fun dessert for holiday parties or family gatherings.

Author: Sana
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 mini strawberry santas 1x
Category: Dessert

Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled

Dairy & Sweets

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Decorations

1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Prepare Strawberries: Cut the hulled-side of each strawberry flat so it can stand upright on a plate. Then slice the tip off each strawberry to create the ‘hat’ piece and set these aside.
Whip Cream: In a glass or metal bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar together until soft peaks form. This means when you lift the whisk or beater, the cream will form gentle, soft mounds that hold shape.

Assemble Santas: Place the larger strawberry base upright on a serving plate. Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the strawberry to form Santa’s ‘face’ and ‘beard’.
Add the Hat: Place the sliced tip of the strawberry on top of the whipped cream to look like Santa’s ‘hat’. Using a toothpick, add a small dot of whipped cream to the tip of the hat as the ‘pom-pom’.
Decorate Details: Dab two small dots of whipped cream on the strawberry base to serve as ‘buttons’. Place two chocolate sprinkles on the whipped cream ‘face’ to create Santa’s ‘eyes’.

Notes

Use fresh, firm strawberries for best results.
Chill the whipping cream and bowl before whipping for easier and faster whipping.
Use toothpicks to help with precise placement of small whipped cream dots and sprinkles.

Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until serving to maintain the cream’s texture.
For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut whipped cream and vegan sugar.

Keywords: strawberry santas, holiday treats, festive desserts, whipped cream desserts, no-bake treats, Christmas snacks

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