How to Make Santa Berry

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wash the strawberries.

   Hull them (remove the green stem) by using a knife or a tube huller.
   
   To hull with a knife, simply insert the knife on the top of the strawberry and gently press the stem with your thumb.
   
   Now move the knife in a circular manner to remove the stem.
   
   The removed part will look like a cone with the base containing the stem.
   
   Make sure you do not hull too much of the strawberry.
   
   After hulling, look for any solid matter inside the strawberry by inserting the knife and checking the tenderness of the strawberry.
   
   Remove any solid parts if present inside the strawberry.
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   Step 2: Cut each strawberry into half lengthwise.

   , Gently press it to embed it into the strawberry. , Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together with a mixer in a bowl on high speed until fluffy. , Use a tip such as #17 or #18. , First, pipe around the strawberry top (the rim of the Santa’s hat) to form the fur around the Santa's hat.
   
   Next, pipe the beard and downside of the front face of Santa to form the beard. , Place them on to the Santa to form Santa's eyes.
   
   Similarly, apply frosting at the back of the red-hot chocolate chips and place them on Santa to form the mouth of Santa. ,,,
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   Step 3: Place a chunk of pineapple or the pound cake along the length of the strawberry.

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   Step 4: Make the icing.

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   Step 5: Scoop the mixture into a frosting or plastic bag fitted with a small star tip.

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   Step 6: Pipe the icing.

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   Step 7: Apply a little frosting at the back of the mini chocolate chips.

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   Step 8: Refrigerate all the miniature Santas for about 90 minutes before serving.

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   Step 9: Serve the Santas by placing them on the top of fudge covered cream filled chocolate cookies or white Oreos.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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