12 fresh strawberries, stems removed and bottoms leveled
12 mini marshmallows made with agar-agar
12 wooden toothpicks or decorative cocktail picks
Instructions
Begin by washing all of your fruit thoroughly under cold water. Pat the strawberries and grapes dry with a paper towel to ensure the toothpicks do not slip. Use a sharp knife to slice the stems off the strawberries, creating a flat surface for the hat to sit on, and then peel and slice your banana into half-inch thick rounds.
Take one green grape and thread it onto a wooden toothpick. Push the grape down toward the bottom of the pick, leaving just enough room at the base so it can stand upright on a platter or be easily grabbed by the wood. This grape represents the face of our festive green character.
Slide a slice of banana onto the toothpick so it sits directly on top of the green grape. This creates the white fur trim of the Santa hat. Ensure the banana slice is centered so it looks balanced and stays secure during serving.
Place a strawberry onto the toothpick, pointed end up, right on top of the banana slice. The flat, cut side of the strawberry should sit flush against the banana. This gives the snack its iconic red hat shape that we all know and love.
Finish the assembly by placing one mini marshmallow on the very tip of the toothpick, resting it on the point of the strawberry. Gently press everything down toward the grape to ensure a tight fit. Repeat these steps until all twelve bites are assembled and ready for the party.
