Food

Mini Strawberry Santas — A Holiday-Sweet Treat for All Ages

When the holiday season turns the kitchen into a whirlwind of baking pans, roasting aromas, and festive chaos, sometimes the sweetest memories come from the simplest treats. Enter these Mini Strawberry Santas — a little reminder that joy doesn’t always come from grand desserts, but from the kind you can make in 20 minutes, with a few humble ingredients, and share with a smile.

These charming strawberry-cream creations feel like a bit of holiday magic — bright red berries dressed in snowy whipped cream, topped with a little hat and finished with sprinkle “eyes.” They’re easy enough for kids to help with, pretty enough to turn heads at a potluck, and just the right size for a festive bite. Whether you’re hosting friends, surprising grandparents, or sneaking a treat after dinner, they bring a merry sparkle to any holiday table.

Serves about 16 (depending on berry size).
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles

Directions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries so they sit flat on a plate. Slice a thin tip off the top of each strawberry and reserve the tips to use as Santa hats.
  2. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar together until soft peaks form.
  3. Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream onto the flat side of each strawberry. Place the reserved strawberry tip on top to form a hat.
  4. Add a small dot of whipped cream on the top of the hat for a pom-pom, and two small dots down the front for buttons.
  5. Use chocolate sprinkles as eyes — gently press two into each whipped-cream face.
  6. Chill briefly before serving if you prefer them firmer.

Nutrition & Serving Notes (approx. per piece)

Calories: ~64
Fat: ~6 g
Carbs: ~3 g
Protein: ~1 g

These are best served shortly after assembling, as the whipped cream softens over time. A short chill (15–20 minutes) helps them hold their shape, especially in a warm kitchen.

Editor’s Note

These Mini Strawberry Santas are a simple, crowd-pleasing way to sprinkle a bit of fun onto the holiday table. They’re quick, whimsical, and friendly for all ages — the kind of treat that makes people smile before they even take a bite.