Easter Buttercream Board: A Fun and Festive Frosting Dessert Board
If you’re looking for a creative and delicious way to celebrate Easter, look no further than this Easter Buttercream Board!
Ingredients
For the frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
For the dippers
- Pretzels
- Pirouette cookies
- Lemon cookies
- Nilla Wafers
- Shortbread cookies
- Vanilla Wafer cookies
- Robin Eggs chocolate candies
- M&M candies
- Peeps marshmallow treats
Instructions
Make the Buttercream Frosting
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine softened butter, half of the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix on low speed until well combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low until incorporated. If the frosting appears dry, add a small amount of water or milk.
- Increase the speed to medium and whip for about one minute, or until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Pipe the Frosting Egg
- Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Print and place an Easter egg template under a piece of parchment paper.
- Pipe stars around the outline of the egg, then fill in the center.
- Carefully transfer the frosting egg to your serving board.
Decorate the Egg
- Use M&M’s, Robin Eggs, or other candies to create a colorful Easter design on the frosting.
- You can also experiment with different piping techniques, such as rosettes or swirls, to make your frosting egg even more intricate.
- For extra color, consider tinting the frosting with pastel food coloring before piping.
Assemble the Buttercream Board
- Arrange the dippers around the frosting egg, starting with larger items first.
- Fill in gaps with smaller items like chocolate candies.
- Consider placing some of the candy in small bowls to create a visually appealing spread.
- For added texture and depth, stack cookies at different angles or layer pretzels in a crisscross pattern.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
- To enjoy, simply dip cookies and treats into the buttercream and savor the sweetness!
Notes
Storage Tips
- Buttercream – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. It will firm up, so let it soften to room temperature before using again.
- Dipping Items – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Leftover Frosting? – If you have extra buttercream, spread it on graham crackers, cupcakes, or sugar cookies for an extra treat.