A festive platter showcasing sparkling cookies, fresh fruits, and pastries arranged in a clock shape for special events.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookies and Pastries
01 - 12 large round shortbread cookies (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 8 mini chocolate éclairs
03 - 8 mini cream puffs
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
05 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
06 - 1 cup blueberries
→ Sparkling Decorations
07 - 1/2 cup edible gold or silver sprinkles
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - Edible gold leaf (optional)
→ Dips and Extras
10 - 1 cup whipped cream
11 - 1 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate sauce
12 - 12 chocolate numbers (1–12), or melted chocolate for piping numbers
# How to Make:
01 - Place the 12 shortbread cookies in a large circle on a serving platter to represent the hours on a clock face.
02 - Pipe or attach chocolate numbers (1–12) onto each cookie, or use melted chocolate to write numbers directly on the cookies.
03 - Arrange the mini éclairs and cream puffs between and around the cookies to add variety.
04 - Place grapes, halved strawberries, and blueberries in the center of the platter, arranging them attractively.
05 - Sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations evenly over the fruits and pastries for a festive sparkle.
06 - Lightly sift powdered sugar over the entire platter to create a delicate snowy effect.
07 - Position small bowls of whipped cream and chocolate ganache around the platter for dipping.
08 - Decorate with flakes of edible gold leaf for an enhanced glamorous presentation, if desired.
09 - Just before midnight, use two thin chocolate sticks or piped chocolate strips to create clock hands pointing at 12.
