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The Benefits of Dessert Parties
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.
If 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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