Elegant Galentine’s Blush Cream Dessert Board
A quick and easy dessert picnic board featuring whipped blush cream, buttery cookies, fresh berries, and delicate pastries, perfect for Galentine’s Day or any elegant gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (about 6 grams) freeze-dried strawberries or raspberry powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Assorted buttery shortbread cookies or sugar cookies (e.g., Tate’s Bake Shop recommended)
- Mini cream puffs or éclairs (optional)
- Fresh berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries (or blackberries/cherries in season)
- Edible flowers (like pansies or violets) for decoration (optional)
- Honey or berry jam (for drizzling or dipping)
- Slivered almonds or pistachios, toasted
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting.
- Pour 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries or raspberry powder.
- Whip the cream using an electric mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
- Arrange shortbread cookies in clusters on your serving board, leaving space for cream dollops and berries. Add mini cream puffs or éclairs if using.
- Place fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries around the cookies. Add sprigs of fresh mint leaves and edible flowers for decoration.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, dollop or pipe the blush cream in small mounds next to the cookies and berries. Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds or pistachios over the cream if desired.
- Drizzle honey or berry jam lightly over some cookies or cream dollops. Serve extra jam or honey in small ramekins on the side.
- Keep the board refrigerated if not serving immediately. Bring out about 15 minutes before serving to soften the cream slightly.
Notes
Keep all equipment and cream cold for best whipping results. Avoid overwhipping the cream to prevent it from turning into butter. Assemble the board shortly before serving to prevent sogginess. For vegan version, use chilled coconut cream and vegan cookies. For gluten-free, use almond flour shortbread cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dessert b
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3.5
Keywords: Galentine’s Day, dessert board, blush cream, picnic treats, whipped cream, shortbread cookies, fresh berries, easy dessert