Save A festive dessert platter featuring elegant, sparkling treats arranged in the shape of a clock—perfect for counting down to midnight on New Years Eve.
This platter was a hit at our New Years Eve party with guests admiring the clock theme and delicious bites.
Ingredients
- Cookies and Pastries: 12 large round shortbread cookies (store-bought or homemade), 8 mini chocolate éclairs, 8 mini cream puffs
- Fruits: 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved, 1 cup blueberries
- Sparkling Decorations: 1/2 cup edible gold or silver sprinkles, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, Edible gold leaf (optional)
- Dips and Extras: 1 cup whipped cream, 1 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate sauce, 12 chocolate numbers (1&ndash12) or melted chocolate for piping numbers
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the 12 shortbread cookies in a large circle on a serving platter to mimic the hours on a clock face.
- Step 2:
- Pipe or stick chocolate numbers (1&ndash12) onto each cookie, or use melted chocolate to write numbers directly.
- Step 3:
- Place the mini éclairs and cream puffs attractively between and around the cookies for added variety.
- Step 4:
- Fill the center of the platter with grapes, strawberries, and blueberries, arranging them in a visually pleasing pattern.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the fruits and pastries for a sparkling effect.
- Step 6:
- Lightly dust the entire platter with powdered sugar for a snowy look.
- Step 7:
- Add dollops of whipped cream and chocolate ganache in small bowls around the platter for dipping.
- Step 8:
- Optionally, accent with flakes of edible gold leaf for extra glamour.
- Step 9:
- Just before midnight, use two thin chocolate sticks or piped chocolate strips to form clock hands pointing at 12.
Save This platter brought our family together as everyone admired the decorative clock and enjoyed the sweet treats while counting down to midnight.
Required Tools
Large round serving platter, Piping bag or zip-top bag for chocolate numbers, Small bowls for dips, Sifter for powdered sugar
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, soy, and possibly nuts in pastries or decorations. Check all labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 285, Total Fat 14 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Protein 4 g.
Save This sparkling clock platter is the perfect elegant centerpiece for any festive occasion.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I create the clock face arrangement?
Arrange twelve round shortbread cookies in a large circle on a platter, representing the hours on a clock. Use chocolate numbers or piping to mark each cookie with numbers 1 to 12.
- → What types of fruits work best for the center?
Seedless green grapes, halved fresh strawberries, and blueberries provide a colorful and fresh center that complements the pastries beautifully.
- → Can I prepare this platter ahead of time?
Yes, cookies and pastries can be arranged in advance. Add fresh fruits, sprinkles, and powdered sugar shortly before serving to maintain freshness and appearance.
- → Are there alternatives to chocolate numbers?
You can pipe melted chocolate directly onto cookies or use edible number decorations to mark the hours clearly.
- → How can I add an extra festive touch?
Sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over fruits and pastries, dust powdered sugar lightly, and optionally add edible gold leaf for extra sparkle and elegance.