Save A festive and colorful appetizer featuring juicy strawberries, creamy cheese, and sweet grapes arranged to resemble Santa hats perfect for holiday gatherings.
This platter always brings a smile to our holiday parties and is a fun way to enjoy fresh fruit and cheese.
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Ingredients
- Fruit: 16 large fresh strawberries hulled
- Fruit: 16 red grapes (seedless)
- Cheese: 180 g (6 oz) mozzarella cheese cut into 16 cubes (about 2 cm each)
- Garnish: 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened (for pom-poms)
- Serving: Fresh mint leaves (optional for decoration)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries and grapes.
- Step 2:
- Slice the stem end off each strawberry to create a flat base.
- Step 3:
- Thread one mozzarella cube onto a small skewer or toothpick.
- Step 4:
- Add a strawberry flat side down on top of the cheese cube.
- Step 5:
- Place a grape on top of the strawberry to form the pom-pom of the Santa hat.
- Step 6:
- For extra flair pipe a small dot of cream cheese on top of each grape to resemble the hats pom-pom.
- Step 7:
- Arrange the finished Santa hats on a serving platter and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pin it Our family loves gathering around this platter during holiday celebrations sharing laughs and good times.
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Serving Suggestions
Pair this platter with sparkling wine or a festive punch for a delightful appetizer course.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (mozzarella cream cheese) Ensure grapes are seedless to avoid choking hazards.
Helpful Variations
For vegan guests use plant-based cheese and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
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This festive platter is sure to impress your guests and bring joy to your holiday table.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I assemble the Santa hat skewers?
Place a mozzarella cube on a skewer, add a hulled strawberry with the flat side down, then top with a grape. Finish with a cream cheese dot as the pom-pom.
- → Can I substitute the mozzarella cheese?
Yes, sharp white cheddar cubes provide a tangy variation, or plant-based cheese for dairy-free options.
- → Are there alternative fruits that can be used?
Blueberries can replace grapes for a different look while maintaining the festive appeal.
- → How should the platter be stored before serving?
Cover and refrigerate the assembled platter until serving to keep ingredients fresh and flavors crisp.
- → What tools are recommended for preparation?
Use small skewers or toothpicks, a paring knife for hulling strawberries, and a piping bag for the cream cheese pom-poms.
