Festive Strawberry Santas: Red - Easy No-Bake Holiday Dessert

Ingredients

• • 12 ⅞ large strawberries (fresh, firm)
• • 1 ⅞ cup heavy cream ($0.75)
• • 2 ⅞ tablespoons powdered sugar ($0.012)
• • ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.00425)
• • ⅞ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ($1.25)
• • 1 ⅞ tablespoon cocoa powder ($0.03)
• • Red and white edible sprinkles ($0.50)
• • Festive beads or small candy eyes ($0.75)

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly. Remove stems and pat dry with paper towels to ensure toppings adhere properly.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Chill mixture for 10 minutes to firm up.

3. 3

   Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe white cream hats onto each strawberry, shaping them to cover the top third of the berry.

4. 4

   Melt chocolate chips with cocoa powder in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle small dots onto the cream hats using a toothpick for Santa’s eyes.

5. 5

   Place festive beads or candy eyes on the cream hats. Sprinkle red and white edible decorations around the base for a holiday look.