Christmas Dessert Table
Create a delightful and vibrant Christmas dessert table featuring gingerbread cookies, chocolate truffles, and eggnog cupcakes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingrédients
Gingerbread Cookies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Chocolate Truffles
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or chopped nuts (for rolling)
Eggnog Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients listed.
Make the Gingerbread Cookie Dough
- Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add molasses and egg.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until a dough forms and chill for at least 1 hour.
Roll and Cut Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm and cool completely before decorating.
Decorate Gingerbread Cookies
- Use royal icing, sprinkles, and candies to decorate cookies.
Prepare Chocolate Truffle Mixture
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering.
- Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir in vanilla until smooth.
Shape and Chill the Truffles
- Refrigerate mixture for 2 hours, then shape into small balls and roll in cocoa or nuts.
Bake Eggnog Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar until light, then add eggs, eggnog, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Cool and Frost Cupcakes
- Cool completely before frosting with choice of icing and garnishing.
Set Up Your Dessert Table
- Arrange desserts on a large table with festive decorations.
Enjoy!
- Gather loved ones around the table to enjoy the treats.
Notes
Consider making components ahead of time for convenience. Tailor ingredients to meet dietary needs.