Description
Delightfully whimsical Brownie Bite Gnomes feature fudgy brownie bites topped with cream cheese frosting, fresh strawberries as hats, and Reese’s Puffs cereal noses. These easy no-bake treats are perfect for festive gatherings or fun dessert presentations, combining rich chocolate, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bites
- 24 brownie bites, store-bought or homemade
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Fruit
- 24 fresh strawberries, washed and dried
Toppings
- 24 Reese’s Puffs cereal pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and let them dry completely. Remove the green leaves and carefully cut out the stem with a small knife to create a small hole, making sure to avoid cutting straight across the tops of the berries so they keep their natural shape.
- Prepare Frosting Bag: Place the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag. If a piping bag is not available, use a small sandwich plastic bag and snip off a corner to create a piping nozzle, ensuring controlled frosting application.
- Pipe Frosting Beard: Pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top of each brownie bite and extend down one side to mimic a gnome’s beard, creating a whimsical face effect.
- Add Strawberry Hat and Nose: Place a strawberry on top of each frosted brownie bite to act as the gnome’s hat. Then press one Reese’s Puffs cereal piece into the frosting as the gnome’s nose, completing the look.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled brownie bite gnomes immediately for at least one hour to allow the frosting to firm up. Serve chilled; they are best enjoyed the day they are prepared but can be stored refrigerated for up to two days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before assembly to prevent soggy brownies.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a sandwich bag with a corner cut works perfectly for frosting.
- Use fresh strawberries and consume within 2 days for optimum taste and appearance.
- Brownie bites can be either homemade or store-bought based on your preference and convenience.
- Refrigerate immediately after assembling to keep the frosting firm and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite gnome
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
