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Dinner parties are a hot trend and a great way to get
together with all of your friends. But do you and your friends have
a serious sweet tooth? Do you get more enjoyment out of the desserts
than dinner? Why not host an evening dessert party? A dessert party
can actually be hosted any time of the day, but a late evening party
is typically best.
With desserts, the tiny touches
really do completely the big pictures. For instance, doilies on
dessert plates when serving a fine piece of cake is a beautiful
touch. A nice espresso goes well with pastries.
Have a tasty pound cake and
want to make it look beautiful when serving? Use wine or champagne
glasses and a flavor or two of ice cream to serve desserts a la
mode. Serve flavored coffees and teas with some fresh fruit. All by
itself, it can serve as a dessert. Just don't forget the decaf!
Frozen desserts are a great idea for an unexpected get-together.
Most of the fancier desserts can be frozen and thawed in warm
weather for only about an hour.
Need a quick cake decoration? Keep
some butterscotch, chocolate, and caramel sauce on hand. Nice thin
swirls of a flavored sauce across the dessert plate works especially
well with a nice torte or cheesecake. Mini chocolate chips are
fabulous when coupled with fresh raspberries and a rich chocolate
cake.
Any particular season coming up? A
seasonal dessert leaves a great impression on your guests.
Chocolate-coated strawberries are
an ideal dessert party treat. You can begin with a carton of large
ripe strawberries with stems. Melt two to three large dark or milk
chocolate bars per carton in the microwave, in a pyrex measuring
cup. Be very careful not to burn the chocolate. Hold strawberries by
the stem, dipping them one by one into the cup. On a large plate
coated with wax paper, rest the strawberries (which should only be
dipped just over halfway) and chill for about forty-five minutes.
Serve with Columbian coffee or a designer coffee drink. If you're
crafty with drinks, you could concoct a drink specifically for your
event!
Always pre-slice cakes, but serve
to guests one at a time. Do not have the cake already on a dessert
plate, unless the event is directly after a dinner.
Dessert parties are becoming more
popular and a little more sophisticated, so soft lighting, candles,
and appropriate music are a must. Remember not to serve pies, as
they are informal and casual and interfere with the class and
mystique of a dessert party.
About The Author
Amanda Baker writes for All Things Pondered:
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