Strawberry Santas!

Ingredients

• 6 large strawberries
• Cream cheese
• a few tsps of desiccated coconut
• Decoration for eyes and nose- we used dates cut into thin strips for the mouth and rolled into little balls for the eyes. For older kids you could use chocolate chips.

Directions

• Wash and dry your strawberries
• Cut off the green end/stem so you have a flat end
• Then cut off the top third (the pointy end- this will be the "hat")
• Spoon about 1/2 a tsp of the cream cheese on and add your "hat on top" you can dip the hat in cream cheese and then in the coconut for a "pom pom"
• Add your eyes and nose
• Serve immediately or pop in the fridge until everyone is ready to eat

Storage Instructions

Best assembled fresh and served straight away. You can prepare them a few hours ahead and keep them covered in the fridge until everyone is ready to eat.

Nutrition Notes

A fun, festive way to serve fresh strawberries — full of vitamin C — with a little cream cheese for protein and calcium. A lovely lower-sugar Christmas treat compared to most holiday sweets.

Parent Tip

This one doubles as a Christmas activity — toddlers love helping spoon the cream cheese and place the little faces. Cut strawberries to a safe size for your bub's stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age are these suitable?

Suitable from around 6 months. Cut the strawberries to a safe size and texture for your bub's stage.

What allergens do they contain?

They contain dairy, from the cream cheese.

Can I make them dairy free?

Yes — use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative or coconut yoghurt in place of the cream cheese.

Can I make them ahead?

You can assemble them a few hours ahead and keep them chilled, but they're best eaten the same day.