Description
Delight in the festive charm of Santa Hat Brownies, a delicious holiday dessert combining rich, fudgy brownies topped with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream to resemble Santa hats. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, these treats offer a fun and easy way to bring festive cheer to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box (18–20 ounces) brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the package (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Topping
- 12 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix package directions. Grease a 9×13-inch pan and prepare the brownies as directed on the package. Bake and then allow the brownies to cool completely before proceeding.
- Cut the Brownies: Once cooled, cut the brownies into 12 even squares or use a round cookie cutter to create circles, depending on your presentation preference.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Chill a mixing bowl and beaters, then beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
- Assemble the Santa Hats: Place a dollop of whipped cream on top of each brownie piece. Press a hulled strawberry upside down into the whipped cream to form the Santa hat shape.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Pipe or spoon a small dot of whipped cream on the tip of each strawberry to mimic the pom-pom of Santa’s hat. Dust the entire treat lightly with extra powdered sugar to resemble snow before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the boxed brownie mix with your favorite homemade brownie recipe if preferred.
- For better stability, refrigerate the assembled brownies until ready to serve.
- Add mini chocolate chips or crushed candy canes on the whipped cream for a festive twist and extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
