What are 5 interesting facts about strawberries?

Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside—around 200 per berry! They belong to the rose family, and ancient Romans loved them for healing. California grows most of the world’s strawberries, and they’re packed with vitamin C.

How do you make strawberry Santas?

Simply slice strawberries into two parts, fill with a sweet cream mixture, and decorate with icing to form tiny Santas. It takes just 15 minutes!

What happens if you don't cover strawberries for winter?

In gardens, uncovered strawberry plants can freeze or dry out during cold months. Mulching helps protect roots until spring.

How did strawberry get its name?

It likely comes from old English “streawberige,” meaning “strewn berry,” because plants spread runners across the ground like straw.

Strawberry Santas Recipe | Easy & Festive Holiday Treat

Name: Strawberry Santas – The Cutest No-Bake Christmas Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 large strawberries; 1 cup whipped cream cheese; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; Red and black decorative icing for faces

Description

Cute, creamy, and festive Strawberry Santas made from fresh strawberries, sweet cream cheese, and icing faces. The easiest no-bake Christmas dessert ready in 15 minutes!

Ingredients

Scale

12 large strawberries

1 cup whipped cream cheese

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Red and black decorative icing for faces

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Instructions

1. Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly.

2. Slice off stems to create a flat base, then cut each strawberry into two parts: a base and a pointed top for the Santa hat.

3. In a small bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Transfer filling to a piping bag with a star tip or use a resealable bag with the corner cut off.

5. Pipe a tall swirl of filling onto each strawberry base.

6. Place the top piece on to form a hat, then pipe a small dollop on top as the pom-pom.

7. Use decorative icing to add eyes and a nose.

8. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Best consumed the same day. Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, but texture and taste may decline.

Do not freeze. Use fresh strawberries only; frozen ones are too soft.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Santa
Calories: 49
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 72mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 11mg