If you're looking for ideas on creating a dessert buffet at your event this year and your gathering is not too large, one way to do this is to buy some small desserts from either a reputable baker or food establishment, or there are now even some frozen options that are of high quality.
It's all in the details, so find a space to put your desserts that's not too small or crowded, preferably away from the savory food, if you're serving it.
Or why not consider an all small desserts buffet with some nice wines or champagnes or some regular and/or specialty coffees (such as cappucino). This is great if you're really busy but still want to host a gathering of some type. Done with style but easy.
If your serving area is on the small side, try this: buy or borrow a cake stand and put it with some of the small desserts on top on the table, then arrange the other desserts on the table--any type of pedestal will increase your use of serving space. Plus it looks better--we avoid all flat surfaces because it doesn't look as appealing as if you have a little height.
Put all the same types of desserts together on your serving area, but don't be afraid to put more than one type on a tray, for example--just keep them separated, on the tray, by type. Or skip trays altogether! Keep in mind, though, that trays protect your furniture from crumbs and spills.
There are so many great small desserts that it's hard to choose! But a variety is always good (at least three different types), and if one has frosting, such as mini or full-size cupcakes or brownie bites, that's always a bit hit with guests. Here's another tip: ask your baker or wherever you buy the cupcakes to make sure the entire surface of the cupcake is pretty much covered with frosting, even if the frosting is piped or swirled to peaks--one of our real pet peeves is to see cupcakes with frosting only basically in the middle. Not.
Before your event you may want to try out some small desserts from several sources...At the retail level, Whole Foods is always of high quality, as is Trader Joe's (coming to Houston, yay!) and a new one we learned about that's a nice option if you don't have any good bakers nearby, Daphne Baking Company, which makes artisan small dessert tarts with no preservatives or trans fats that are frozen: www.daphnebaking.com
To finish your dessert buffet, lay your small desserts out nicely with some nice little plates in a style you like, forks, napkins, and beverages, and you're all set!
Enjoy!
Kristina
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
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