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Cream Puff Wreath Recipe

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This Cream Puff Wreath is a festive and visually stunning dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Using pre-made mini cream puffs arranged on a foam wreath base, this no-bake treat is easy to assemble and can be beautifully decorated with fresh berries and powdered sugar for a pop of color and sweetness. A fun and creative alternative to traditional holiday desserts, it makes an impressive centerpiece that’s delightful to serve.

Ingredients

Scale

Base and Assembly

  • 1 12-inch foam wreath (size can be adjusted based on serving needs)
  • Saran Wrap, enough to cover the wreath
  • Approximately 100 toothpicks

Cream Puffs

  • 3 boxes of Poppies Mini Cream Puffs (about 100 total cream puffs), thawed

Decorations

  • Powdered Sugar, for dusting
  • Optional: fresh raspberries, cranberries, or pomegranate arils for garnish
  • Optional: Fruit by the Foot or candy canes for making a decorative bow

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wreath Base: Cover the 12-inch foam wreath completely with Saran Wrap to protect the foam and provide a clean surface for assembling the cream puffs.
  2. Attach Cream Puffs: Use toothpicks to securely attach each mini cream puff onto the wrapped wreath. Insert toothpicks partway into the foam, then press each cream puff firmly onto the toothpick. Continue until the entire wreath is covered with cream puffs, creating a full, even layer.
  3. Garnish with Fruit: Decorate the wreath by tucking fresh raspberries, cranberries, or pomegranate arils among the cream puffs to add color and festive visual appeal.
  4. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Using a powdered sugar shaker, lightly sprinkle the wreath evenly with powdered sugar to simulate a snowy effect and add sweetness.
  5. Add a Decorative Bow: Finish the wreath by tying a piece of Fruit by the Foot into a bow and placing it on the wreath. Alternatively, create a bow by crisscrossing two candy canes and securing them in place.

Notes

  • Because this dessert uses pre-made cream puffs that are thawed but not cooked, it is simple and quick to assemble.
  • Ensure the foam wreath is fully covered with plastic wrap to prevent toothpicks from directly touching the foam and to maintain hygiene.
  • Adjust wreath size and the number of cream puffs depending on the group size you’re serving.
  • Use a powdered sugar shaker to avoid clumping and over-applying powdered sugar.
  • Store the assembled wreath refrigerated and assemble close to serving time to keep the cream puffs fresh.

Keywords: Cream Puff Wreath, holiday dessert, cream puffs, no bake dessert, festive dessert, Christmas wreath dessert

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