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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Gnome Christmas Buttercream Board

Need Christmas dessert ideas?  This gnome Christmas buttercream board is adorable and easy to make.  You can serve it with your choice of dippers for a fun and unique Christmas dessert board.





Gnome Christmas Frosting Board Recipe


I made a Halloween buttercream board, and my family loved it.  I wanted to make a Christmas dessert board, so I decided on a gnome.


You can get creative and make a Christmas tree frosting board or other design  A snowman would be easy and cute!


For more Christmas recipes, try one of these ideas:






What is a Christmas Frosting Board?


This frosting board recipe is a spin off on a butter board recipe. Instead of butter, you use buttercream frosting,


I made mine a gnome frosting board, but you can easily make a snowman or Christmas tree buttercream board,  





Christmas Frosting Board Ideas for Dippers


I used an assortment of cookies and strawberries, but you can use your favorite dippers.  


Here are some ideas for dippers:


  • Christmas Peeps (these are so much better freeze dried!)
  • Unfrosted cut out cookies
  • Oreo Cookies
  • Teddy bear crackers
  • Rice Krispie treats
  • Mini brownies
  • Mini blondies
  • Mini cupcakes
  • Licorice cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • Fresh grapes, strawberries, or kiwi
  • Dried apricots or figs
  • Walnuts, pecans, or almonds
  • Pretzels
  • Gummy bears
  • Small dish of honey or jam for dipping or drizzling
  • Edible pearls
  • Edible glitter
  • Whipped cream





Tips and Tricks


Although this is a fairly simple recipe, here are some tips for creating a Christmas frosting board:


  • You can use canned frosting ro make your favorite buttercream frosting recipe.
  • Buttercream frosting has oil in it that could stain a wooden cutting board.  You can lay down a piece of parchment paper to absorb the oil.
  • Choose your favorite dippers for your frosting board.  You don't need to use every idea listed above.
  • Set extra dippers aside to refill.  You can also add more icing as the party goes on.
  • I made a cut gnome, but you can make a different shape.


Ingredients


Here's what you need to make it:






How to Make a Buttercream Board


Step #1


On a cutting board or other platter, spread out the buttercream frosting to make a beard.





Step #2


Place sliced strawberries around the frosting to make a gnome hat.





Step #3


Place the marshmallow on top of the hat to create a ball.


Step #4


Use the vanilla wafer to create a gnome nose.





Step #5


Spread the dippers around the buttercream frosting.


I hope you enjoy these Christmas dessert platter ideas!  Enjoy!


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