Cheesecake Strawberry Santas

Looking for a creative, fun, and delicious treat to brighten up your holiday celebrations? These Cheesecake Strawberry Santas are guaranteed to steal the show! Not only are they visually charming, but they’re also incredibly easy to make and perfect for any Christmas gathering. Follow this step-by-step guide to create these festive treats and impress your friends and family this holiday season.

To make 12 Cheesecake Strawberry Santas, gather these simple ingredients:

• 12 strawberries (choose medium to large-sized ones for easier assembly)

• Whipped cream cheese

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Black and red decorator icing (for Santa’s face)

Tools You’ll Need

• A piping bag with a star tip (or a plastic zip-top bag with a small corner cut off)

• A sharp knife

• A mixing bowl and spoon

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberries

• Wash the strawberries thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. It’s important to dry them completely to prevent the cheesecake filling from sliding off.

• Cut each strawberry into three parts:

• Slice off the stem to create a flat base so the strawberry can sit upright.

• Cut the top third off to form the “Santa hat.”

• Leave the middle section as the “body.”

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

• In a mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.

• Transfer the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip for easy application. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag and cut off a small corner.

3. Assemble the Santas

• Place the bottom section of a strawberry on a flat surface (flat side down).

• Pipe a generous swirl of cheesecake filling on top to create Santa’s “body.” Be sure to pipe it tall enough to leave room for the face.

• Gently place the middle section of the strawberry on top of the cheesecake filling, aligning it to form the body of Santa.

• Add a small dollop of cheesecake filling on top of the body to act as a “pom-pom” for Santa’s hat. Then, place the strawberry “hat” (the top section) on top.

4. Decorate Santa’s Face

• Using black decorator icing, carefully dot two small circles for the eyes.

• Use red decorator icing to add a tiny nose in the center of the cheesecake filling.

Tips for Perfect Cheesecake Strawberry Santas

1. Choose Fresh Strawberries: Firm, ripe strawberries work best for this recipe. Overripe or mushy  strawberries may not hold their shape during assembly.

2. Chill Before Serving: Once assembled, place the  Cheesecake Strawberry Santas in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set the filling. This helps them stay intact.