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Christmas Cupcakes with Strawberry Santa Hats

These festive cupcakes topped with strawberry ‘Santa hats’ and frosted with smooth white icing are perfect for any holiday party, offering a delightful contrast of flavors and a stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 12 pieces Baked and cooled cupcakes Use any flavor you prefer.
Frosting
  • 2 cups White buttercream-style frosting Should be smooth and pipeable.
Toppings
  • 12 pieces Fresh strawberries Must be very dry and trimmed into 'hats'.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start with fully cooled cupcakes. The tops should feel room temperature to the touch before you begin.
  2. Stir the white buttercream-style frosting until smooth and cohesive, aiming for a texture that holds peaks—soft enough to pipe, firm enough to stand tall.
  3. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly, ensuring they're really dry to prevent slipping. Set aside a few similarly sized berries.
  4. Trim the strawberries into hats by slicing off the tops to create a flat surface for stability.
Assembly
  1. Pipe a tall frosting spiral onto each cupcake to build height.
  2. Place each trimmed strawberry on top, cut side down, gently pressing them into the frosting.
  3. Dot a small bit of frosting on the tip of each strawberry for the pom-pom detail.

Notes

For best results, assemble close to serving time. These cupcakes are best made the day they're served due to fresh strawberries. Store in the fridge in a covered container and allow to sit at room temperature briefly before serving.