Whimsical tray with crown cookies, berry jewels, and creamy white chocolate mousse for magical celebrations.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet until dough forms. Divide dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with crown-shaped cookie cutter and place on lined baking sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely. Decorate with royal icing and optional edible sprinkles.
02 - Melt white chocolate and butter over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk egg yolks and sugar over low heat in a saucepan until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir egg mixture into melted chocolate and allow to cool. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into chocolate mixture. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
03 - Arrange crown cookies on a serving tray. Spoon or pipe mousse into small glasses or bowls, topping each with berries. Scatter remaining berries around cookies and mousse to imitate jewel embellishments.
