Showing posts with label Dessert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dessert. Show all posts

Monday, February 6, 2012

Chocolate Fruit & Nut Drops

I almost forgot the dessert I served at my Bite Size Party! 

A very simple dessert that can be made ahead.  Small discs of chocolate (your choice), pieces of slivered almond, pistachio, dried apricot, and dried cranberry.  I wasn’t happy with my first attempt…

P9250240 They didn’t look bad but I couldn’t get the temp of the chocolate right and they puddled too much and I just didn’t like how they looked.  So then I had a light bulb moment…candy wafers!

I knew that when I melt them on a plate for decorating chocolate molds they don’t lose their shape until you stir them, and they were just about the right size I needed, so I thought I’d give it a try.  It worked beautifully!  P9250243I just placed the wafers on parchment paper and microwaved then until just soft.  Immediately after removing I placed the fruit and nut pieces on each wafer.  Quick and easy!  I made some with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate.  The combination of flavors in one bite work very well together and each chocolate tastes slightly different.  All you need is a fancy serving plate and they look very elegant. 

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Bonus Day Dessert Table

I was very happy with how my first dessert table turned out.  It was for a “Bonus Day” celebration at work, that’s why the money theme.    A co-worker made the money tree and I though she did an awesome job!  Here is what the overall table looked like…

P2220062The table included…

Fresh Fruit Skewers

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Strawberry Pillows

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Baklava

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German Chocolate Cupcakes

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Banana Cream Parfaits 

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