Save 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 was a hit at my niece’s birthday party and made the celebration feel truly magical.
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.
Save My family loved gathering around this beautiful dessert tray and enjoying the magical presentation together.
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.
Save This dessert tray adds a festive royal touch and delights guests with every bite.
Kitchen Questions
- → How do I shape the sugar cookies into crowns?
Use a crown-shaped cookie cutter to cut the dough rolled to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface before baking.
- → What is the best way to achieve smooth white chocolate mousse?
Melt white chocolate and butter gently over simmering water, then fold in whipped cream after cooling for a light, airy texture.
- → Can the dessert tray be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, chill the mousse for at least two hours before assembling and bake cookies ahead to allow for decorating and chilling time.
- → How can I decorate the cookies for a regal look?
Use royal icing to decorate the cookies and add edible gold or pearl sprinkles for a sparkling, royal effect.
- → Are there suitable substitutions for dietary needs?
Gluten-free flour can replace all-purpose flour, and dark or milk chocolate can be used instead of white chocolate.