Strawberry Santas
Delicious Strawberry Santas made with mascarpone frosting and chocolate chips, perfect for the holidays.
Equipment
- Pastry bag with star piping tip
Ingredients
Frosting
- ¼ cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Santas
- 12 large strawberries
- 24 mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare Frosting
- In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the mascarpone and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- Using a spatula, transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small star piping tip.
Assemble Santas
- Using a paring knife, cut off the leaf-end of each strawberry to make a flat surface.
- Cut a ½- to ¾-inch piece from the pointed end of each strawberry and reserve as the hats.
- Place the strawberries, wide-side down, on a work surface.
- Pipe a ¾-inch-high swirl of frosting on each strawberry.
- Place the hats on top and pipe a small ball of frosting on top of the hats.
- Press two chocolate chips, pointed-sides inward, into the swirl of frosting to make eyes.
Notes
These Strawberry Santas are easy to make and perfect for a festive dessert.
Nutrition
Serving: 1santaCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.3mg
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