Air Fryer Santa Hat Strawberries (Printer View)

Festive strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with marshmallow and white chocolate accents.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries

→ Cheesecake Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping & Decorations

05 - 12 mini marshmallows
06 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for melting)

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry strawberries; slice off leafy ends so each stands upright.
02 - Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
03 - Transfer filling to a piping bag; pipe a small mound onto the cut side of each strawberry.
04 - Place a mini marshmallow atop each filled strawberry to mimic Santa hat pom-poms.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
06 - Drizzle or pipe a ring of melted white chocolate around the base of each strawberry to resemble hat fur trim; use a toothpick for precision if needed.
07 - Arrange strawberries in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly set the chocolate, then cool before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun holiday treat
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Contains dairy and possible soy allergens
  • Use coconut oil optionally to help melt white chocolate smoothly
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for neat cheesecake application
  • Chill the strawberries briefly before serving to set the decorations
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