"Merry Christmas!"
from a very nutritious and delicious Santa Clause!!
I was recently asked to conduct a cooking demonstration for a health fair where I showed employees how to make easy, creative, and healthy holiday treats that did not involve an oven. This cute strawberry Santa was a big hit with my crowd of viewers. Not only is it a yummy treat for the holidays, but it is sure to delight the palates of both children and adults alike!
Strawberry Santa Recipe
20-25 fresh strawberries
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese*
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
40 mini chocolate chips
Rinse strawberries in a colander and allow to dry for several minutes.
Slice off the green stem to create a flat surface, then slice the strawberry in half.
In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spoon filling onto the strawberry's bottom slice and place on the top slice to create a Santa's hat. Add a small dab of filling on the top of the strawberry hat. Position 2 mini chocolate chips in the center of the cheese filling for eyes. Enjoy!
*Variation- if you are not a fan of ricotta cheese, use whipped cream cheese instead. Still not a fan...? Use cool whip, but don't add the powdered sugar.
