Christmas Strawberry Santas Fun (Ready-to-Print Version)

Adorable strawberry Santas with whipped cream and chocolate chip details bring sweet holiday cheer to any table.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and hulled

→ Whipped Cream

02 - ½ cup heavy whipping cream
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decoration

05 - Mini chocolate chips for eyes
06 - Red and green sprinkles, optional, for buttons
07 - Powdered sugar, optional, for dusting

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Hull each strawberry by removing the leafy top, then slice off the pointed tip to create a flat surface for the Santa hat, separating into a larger bottom portion and a smaller pointed top. Set aside.
02 - In a chilled bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form, taking care not to overwhip.
03 - Transfer whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Pipe a generous swirl onto the flat surface of the larger strawberry piece to form Santa's fluffy body and beard.
04 - Place the smaller strawberry tip on top of the whipped cream swirl, pressing gently to secure without flattening the cream. Add a small dollop of whipped cream at the top to create Santa’s pom-pom.
05 - Press mini chocolate chips gently into the whipped cream for eyes. Optionally, add red and green sprinkles down the front to represent buttons.
06 - Lightly sift powdered sugar over the completed Santas for a festive snowy effect. Arrange for serving.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Select strawberries with wide bases and vivid red color for the best appearance. To stabilize whipped cream, consider adding 1 tablespoon instant pudding mix or 1 teaspoon cornstarch.