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Santa Hat Brownie Bites Recipe

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Santa Hat Brownie Bites are a festive and delightful holiday treat featuring rich brownie bases topped with fresh strawberries and fluffy vanilla cream, resembling charming Santa hats. These bite-sized desserts combine the fudgy texture of brownies with the lightness of whipped cream and a burst of fruity freshness, making them perfect for holiday parties and winter celebrations.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 1 box Brownie mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup water

Topping

  • 8 large fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and ¼ cup water. Stir until the batter is smooth and well blended, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Bake the Brownie Bites: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line with cupcake liners. Spoon the brownie batter evenly into the pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
  3. Prepare the Vanilla Cream Topping: In a chilled bowl, combine 1 cup heavy cream and 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix. Whip the mixture using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This creates a light, fluffy topping for the brownie bites.
  4. Assemble the Santa Hats: Wash and dry the 8 large strawberries. Trim the tops to create flat bases if necessary. Using a spoon or piping bag, dollop or pipe a generous amount of the vanilla cream onto each brownie bite. Place a strawberry, pointed side up, gently on top of the cream. Add a small dollop of cream on the tip of each strawberry to mimic the pom-pom of a Santa hat.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled Santa Hat Brownie Bites for at least 30 minutes to set the cream and enhance flavors. Serve chilled as a festive dessert that is both visually appealing and delicious.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm strawberries for the best presentation.
  • Make sure the brownie bites are completely cool before adding the cream to prevent melting.
  • You can substitute instant vanilla pudding mix with vanilla extract and sugar if instant pudding is unavailable.
  • For a lighter option, try whipping cream with a small amount of powdered sugar instead of pudding mix.
  • Store the assembled bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: holiday dessert, brownie bites, Santa hats, festive treats, Christmas dessert, quick brownies

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