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Christmas Tree Frosting Board: A Festive Dessert Platter


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  • Author: meryam
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large platter 1x

Description

A visually stunning dessert platter featuring a conical buttercream frosting tree decorated with festive sweets and fresh berries.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 34 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green gel food coloring
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup assorted holiday cookies

Instructions

  1. Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring until the desired forest green shade is reached.
  4. Using a star piping tip, pipe a large circle of frosting on a platter to form the base.
  5. Pipe smaller concentric circles on top of the base, tapering upward to a point to create a tree shape.
  6. Press mini marshmallows, berries, and chocolates into the frosting to act as ornaments.
  7. Arrange pretzels, cookies, and remaining fruit around the base of the frosting tree.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: American