Air Fryer Santa Hat Strawberries (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with sweet marshmallows and white chocolate drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 the strawberries. Slice off the leafy end so each strawberry stands upright. Set aside.
02 - In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
03 - Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag or plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe a small mound of filling onto the cut side of each strawberry.
04 - Place a mini marshmallow on top of each filled strawberry to resemble the pom-pom of a Santa hat.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Pipe or drizzle a ring of melted white chocolate around the base of each strawberry to mimic the hat's fur trim, using a toothpick for precision if necessary.
07 - Arrange the decorated strawberries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 320°F for 2–3 minutes to lightly set the chocolate (optional). Cool before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive fun for the holidays
  • Simple and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Contains dairy and soy
  • Optional use of coconut oil may affect allergen status
03 -
  • Use chilled cream cheese for easier piping
  • Air fry just long enough to set chocolate without melting the marshmallows
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