Desserts are traditionally the highlight menu item for many hostesses. They put a lot of extra effort into making this course special because it is the last segment of what is hopefully a beautiful meal for their guests. For many using the concept of an ice cream sundae bar is an answer that can satisfy and overcome the sweet tooth needs of their guests when the party is semi-casual.
Creating this type of dessert bar is not a difficult task. The hardest part of the process may be deciding on what to serve to your guests. You will find all of the needed supplies at the neighborhood store. You will even be able to purchase the dry toppings or ingredients to make specialty toppings in the same shop.
The sauces you use can be the favorites that can be found ready to serve. They are chocolate, caramel, and strawberry and may be found in any store. If you are creative you could create your own specialty sauces easily. There are recipes for cherry sauces as well as homemade raspberry sauce that will astound with their flavor and texture. Creating colored meringues is also an option. The colors are achieved with food coloring or other natural dyes and they can be used to brighten the serving table.
Dry toppings are another exciting venture for the hostess. Finding out the favorites of family and guests prior to the event may be a challenge but making a game out of getting the information can work well. Falling back on favorites can also be an option for the less adventurous. Chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles and chocolate chips are always a hit.
You may also want to try chocolate frogs, crumbled cookies, granola or fruit slices and berries. The toppings can be displayed in lined boxes, baskets or apothecaries that have been labeled. The labels can be printed on heavy paper and attached to the containers or to a small flat wooden shaft. Individual serving spoons should be placed in each container to prevent mixing of toppings.
Serving dishes may vary according to the event. Old fashioned glass dessert dishes are very popular for adult themed parties. They can add a touch of elegance to the event that will be remembered. For an outside party comprised mainly of children plastic bowls and utensils can be purchased. They will be unbreakable and disposable to help minimize clean up.
It is best to keep the number of flavors and the number of sauces offered to a maximum of three. Unless the group you are entertaining is a large crowd this should be enough to satisfy everyone. A large bucket of ice will keep your dessert at the proper temperature and allow the option of adding cold drinks for use in floats.
Allowing your guests to create their own dessert bowl is a wonderful way of putting a successful spin on the end of an evening with friends and you may find that you will have more time to spend with your guests during that evening.
Creating this type of dessert bar is not a difficult task. The hardest part of the process may be deciding on what to serve to your guests. You will find all of the needed supplies at the neighborhood store. You will even be able to purchase the dry toppings or ingredients to make specialty toppings in the same shop.
The sauces you use can be the favorites that can be found ready to serve. They are chocolate, caramel, and strawberry and may be found in any store. If you are creative you could create your own specialty sauces easily. There are recipes for cherry sauces as well as homemade raspberry sauce that will astound with their flavor and texture. Creating colored meringues is also an option. The colors are achieved with food coloring or other natural dyes and they can be used to brighten the serving table.
Dry toppings are another exciting venture for the hostess. Finding out the favorites of family and guests prior to the event may be a challenge but making a game out of getting the information can work well. Falling back on favorites can also be an option for the less adventurous. Chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles and chocolate chips are always a hit.
You may also want to try chocolate frogs, crumbled cookies, granola or fruit slices and berries. The toppings can be displayed in lined boxes, baskets or apothecaries that have been labeled. The labels can be printed on heavy paper and attached to the containers or to a small flat wooden shaft. Individual serving spoons should be placed in each container to prevent mixing of toppings.
Serving dishes may vary according to the event. Old fashioned glass dessert dishes are very popular for adult themed parties. They can add a touch of elegance to the event that will be remembered. For an outside party comprised mainly of children plastic bowls and utensils can be purchased. They will be unbreakable and disposable to help minimize clean up.
It is best to keep the number of flavors and the number of sauces offered to a maximum of three. Unless the group you are entertaining is a large crowd this should be enough to satisfy everyone. A large bucket of ice will keep your dessert at the proper temperature and allow the option of adding cold drinks for use in floats.
Allowing your guests to create their own dessert bowl is a wonderful way of putting a successful spin on the end of an evening with friends and you may find that you will have more time to spend with your guests during that evening.
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