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.
Don't forget to supply the finishing touches like whipped cream and cherries for your guests. Place the toppings and sprinkles in decorative dishes, apothecaries or baskets with individual serving spoons. The spoons help to keep the ingredients from being mixed and present a cleaner look on the table. Make certain that the toppings are labeled for easy identification. You may also want to make suggestions of combinations that work well together. You might also want to place suggestions for mixtures next to the containers.
Some people collect antique dessert dishes for serving their guests. These dishes work best when children are not present and the event is held inside the home. For outdoor parties using plastic dishes and eating utensils is recommended. They are durable and will not break if dropped by a child and aide in the clean up process by being disposable.
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.
Don't forget to supply the finishing touches like whipped cream and cherries for your guests. Place the toppings and sprinkles in decorative dishes, apothecaries or baskets with individual serving spoons. The spoons help to keep the ingredients from being mixed and present a cleaner look on the table. Make certain that the toppings are labeled for easy identification. You may also want to make suggestions of combinations that work well together. You might also want to place suggestions for mixtures next to the containers.
Some people collect antique dessert dishes for serving their guests. These dishes work best when children are not present and the event is held inside the home. For outdoor parties using plastic dishes and eating utensils is recommended. They are durable and will not break if dropped by a child and aide in the clean up process by being disposable.
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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