Pin It A whimsical, royal-inspired dessert tray featuring crown-shaped sugar cookies, berry jewels, and creamy white chocolate mousse. Perfect for birthdays, princess parties, or any magical celebration.
This dessert tray always brings joy to our family gatherings and sparks creativity in decorating.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookies: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Royal icing for decoration Edible gold or pearl sprinkles optional
- White Chocolate Mousse: 1 cup white chocolate chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups heavy cream divided 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Berry Jewels: 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Cookies:
- In a bowl whisk together flour baking powder and salt. In a separate large bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mix until dough forms. Divide dough in half wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out crown shapes using a cookie cutter. Place on lined baking sheets. Bake 10 12 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing adding edible gold or pearl sprinkles for a regal touch.
- Make the White Chocolate Mousse:
- Melt white chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat. In a saucepan whisk egg yolks and sugar over low heat until slightly thickened about 2 minutes. Stir egg mixture into melted chocolate. Let cool. Whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold gently into chocolate mixture. Chill mousse for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Assemble the Dessert Tray:
- Arrange crown cookies on a large serving tray. Pipe or spoon white chocolate mousse into small glasses or bowls garnish with a few berries on top. Scatter the berries around the cookies and mousse to resemble jeweled treasures.
Pin It Serving this dessert always lights up our family celebrations with smiles and compliments.
Notes
For extra sparkle use edible glitter on the cookies. Pair with sparkling lemonade or a fruity sparkling wine.
Required Tools
Crown-shaped cookie cutter Electric mixer Mixing bowls Rolling pin Baking sheet and parchment paper Heatproof bowl Saucepan Piping bag optional
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs milk and may contain traces of nuts if chocolate is processed in facilities with nuts. Double-check all labels for allergen safety.
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Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the crown-shaped cookies sturdy for decorating?
Ensure the dough is well chilled before cutting and baking to maintain shape. Baking until edges are golden helps firmness, and cooling completely before decorating prevents smudging.
- → Can I substitute the white chocolate in the mousse?
Yes, dark or milk chocolate can be used instead for a different flavor profile, though it will affect the mousse’s color and sweetness.
- → How long should the mousse be chilled?
Chill the mousse for at least two hours to allow it to set fully and develop a light, airy texture.
- → What is the best way to decorate the cookies?
Use royal icing to outline and fill the cookies, then add edible gold or pearl sprinkles for a regal sparkle effect.
- → Can this tray be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, cookies can be baked and decorated a day in advance, and the mousse can be prepared and chilled ahead, making assembly on the event day quick and easy.