# 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.
04 - Pipe a small mound of filling onto the cut side of each strawberry to form the face.
05 - Place a mini marshmallow on top of each strawberry to resemble the pom-pom of Santa's hat.
06 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
07 - 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 needed.
08 - Arrange the finished Santa hats 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.
