A colorful tray showcasing flower-embellished shortbreads, lemon mini cakes, and honey yogurt parfaits with fresh berries.
# What You Need:
→ Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 cup assorted edible flowers (e.g., violets, pansies, nasturtiums)
→ Lemon-Flower Mini Cakes
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
13 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - 1/4 cup edible flower petals, for garnish
→ Honey Yogurt Parfaits
16 - 2 cups Greek yogurt
17 - 3 tablespoons honey
18 - 1/2 cup granola
19 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
20 - 1/4 cup edible flowers (e.g., chamomile, rose petals), for topping
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate vanilla. Sift in flour and salt; mix until a dough forms. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes. Press edible flowers gently onto dough shapes. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn light golden. Cool completely.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a mini muffin tin. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt; blend to combine. Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool and garnish with edible flower petals.
03 - Layer Greek yogurt, honey, and granola in serving glasses. Top with fresh berries and edible flowers for garnish.
04 - Place the shortbread cookies, mini cakes, and parfaits on a large serving tray. Add additional edible flowers as desired. Serve immediately.
