Description

Delightfully whimsical Brownie Bite Gnomes combine rich brownie bites, creamy cream cheese frosting, fresh strawberries, and a fun Reese’s Puffs cereal nose. These no-bake, easy-to-assemble mini treats are perfect for festive occasions, parties, or any time you want a bite-sized, charming dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Base

24 brownie bites, store-bought or homemade

Frosting

1 cup cream cheese frosting, store-bought or homemade

Toppings

24 fresh strawberries, washed and dried
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, ensuring not to slice straight across the tops so the berry shape remains intact.
Prepare Frosting Bag: Transfer the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag or use a sandwich bag with a small corner snipped off to create a makeshift piping nozzle for easy and controlled frosting application.
Pipe Frosting Beard: Pipe the frosting over the top of each brownie bite and down one side to mimic a gnome’s fluffy beard, giving the dessert its charming character.
Add Strawberry Hat and Nose: Place a prepared strawberry on top of each brownie bite to serve as the gnome’s hat. Then press a Reese’s Puffs cereal piece onto the frosting as the nose, completing the gnome’s face.
Chill and Serve: Immediately refrigerate the assembled brownie bite gnomes for at least one hour so the frosting can set firmly. These treats are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be refrigerated for up to two additional days.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are completely dry before assembly to help frosting stick better and prevent slipping.
For homemade brownie bites, bake according to your favorite recipe and cool fully before decorating.
If cream cheese frosting is too thick, soften slightly by mixing in a teaspoon of milk or cream for easier piping.
Handle strawberries gently to maintain their shape and appearance.
Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: brownie bites, gnome dessert, cream cheese frosting, strawberry hat, Reese’s Puffs, no-bake dessert, party treats, holiday dessert, fun food