At a Glance
- A decadent NYE brownie topped with cocoa powder clocks and amaretto whipped cream.
- A silver-white table setting with sparkly chargers, twinkle lights, and champagne or French 75.
- A creative stencil trick to decorate mini desserts like cheesecakes and cupcakes.
- Why it matters: It gives hosts a festive dessert and elegant table décor to ring in 2026.
Celebrate the coming year with a show-stopping dessert and chic table setting that turns any gathering into a sparkling celebration. Studio 512 asked Texas food blogger Katie-Rose Watson (known online as The Rose Table) for her go-to NYE treat, and she delivered a fudgy brownie crowned with cocoa powder clocks and airy amaretto whipped cream.
The Recipe
The brownie is rich, fudgy, and easy to make. The batter combines dark cocoa powder, sugars, flour, chocolate chips, oil, eggs, and vanilla, then bakes at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean. After cooling, rounds are cut with a biscuit cutter and placed on the cocoa clocks.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Amaretto Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto
Decorating the Dessert
A stencil marks a clock face on a plate, and cocoa powder is sifted over it to reveal the numbers. The brownie rounds sit atop the cocoa clock, and a dollop of amaretto whipped cream is piped on top. This simple trick turns the dessert into a centerpiece that also works for mini cheesecakes and cupcakes.
Key Takeaways
- The NYE brownie recipe features a cocoa powder clock and amaretto whipped cream.
- A silver-white table setting with chargers and twinkle lights completes the look.
- The recipe is simple, festive, and adaptable to other desserts.
Ring in the new year with a dessert that’s as stylish as it is delicious, and let the sparkle of your table setting make the celebration unforgettable.
