Pink Cookie Cheesecake Board
A delightful and easy-to-assemble dessert board featuring creamy no-bake cheesecake bites, vibrant pink cookies, fresh berries, and edible flowers, perfect for Galentine’s Day or any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Pink cookies (store-bought or homemade sugar cookies dyed with natural pink coloring like beet powder)
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- Strawberries, hulled and halved
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Edible flowers (optional, e.g., pansies or violets)
- Graham crackers or biscotti
- Honey or fruit jam (e.g., raspberry jam)
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake mixture: In a medium bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then mix until fully incorporated. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and whip until soft, fluffy peaks form. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Shape or pipe cheesecake bites: Using a spoon or piping bag, dollop the cheesecake mixture into small 1-inch rounds on parchment paper. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, scoop dollops directly onto the board later.
- Arrange the board base: Lay out pink cookies evenly spaced on the serving board. Add graham crackers or biscotti to fill gaps and add crunch.
- Add fresh fruits and garnishes: Place halved strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries around and between cookies and cheesecake bites. Scatter fresh mint leaves and edible flowers for color. Drizzle honey or add a small bowl of jam to the side.
- Final assembly and serving: Remove cheesecake bites from the fridge and place them on the board among the cookies and fruit. Add any final touches like extra mint, flowers, or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately or keep chilled until guests arrive.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Whip heavy cream separately before folding in for lighter texture. Chill cheesecake bites well to prevent melting. Assemble close to serving time for best presentation. For gluten-free, use almond flour cookies or gluten-free crackers. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with plant-based alternatives like cashew cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 to
- Calories: 0.35
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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