Whimsical dessert tray with crown sugar cookies, white chocolate mousse, and fresh berry jewels for special celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Royal icing for decoration
09 - Edible gold or pearl sprinkles, optional
→ White Chocolate Mousse
10 - 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided
13 - 2 large egg yolks
14 - 2 tablespoons sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berry Jewels
16 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
17 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
18 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
# Directions:
01 - Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until a dough forms. Divide dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut crown shapes using cookie cutter and place on lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
03 - Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing and optionally enhance with edible gold or pearl sprinkles for a regal appearance.
04 - Melt white chocolate and butter together over simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat. In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar over low heat until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Combine with melted chocolate mixture and let cool.
05 - Whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Chill mousse for at least 2 hours before serving.
06 - Arrange decorated crown cookies on a large serving tray. Spoon or pipe white chocolate mousse into small glasses and garnish with fresh berries. Scatter remaining berries around for a jeweled effect.
