Hello lovelies!

The clock is ticking and there’s only 4 days until Christmas! Are you feeling festive?? I’ve got another recipe post as getting to that time were snacks and food ideas are getting written down all read and prepared for Christmas eve/day. I’ve got one my favourites which is the strawberry santas which are festive as well as healthy.

[Images&Recipe taken from Food Network]

Ingredients –  

1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
12 large strawberries
24 mini chocolate chips

 

Directions – 

For the 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.

For the Santas: Using a paring knife, cut off the leaf-end of each strawberry to make a flat surface. Cut a 1/2- to 3/4-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 3/4-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.

What’s your favorite Christmas treat? Comment below.

Thanks so much for reading – stay sassy x