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CAKES, CANDY, CONFECTIONS & DESSERTS
28 | SPRING 2018
CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COMNancy Mattia, CTW Features
An increasing number of couples are
bringing an array of tasty treats to the dessert
table, supplementing a smaller cake with
other goodies to create a unique style and
keep costs down.
Other couples choose dessert bars simply to
offer more variety to their guests or for the
“wow” factor. If you’re thinking of serving
more than one dessert, be sure to keep
portions small.
Here are a few ideas of popular confections
to tempt guests with at your reception:
BROWNIES
If you want a guaranteed crowd pleaser,
offer this chocolate treat. Whether they’re
cakey or moist, brownies are comforting and
dependable. If you want to dress up the plain
variety, include your favorite add-in like
chocolate chips, peanut butter, or caramel.
Blondies, made with brown sugar instead of
cocoa, make a tasty companion.
RICE KRISPIES TREATS
Grownups get giddy when they spot a tray
of these square cereal and marshmallow
confections. Sticky and sweet, they remind
us of the times when Mom rewarded us for a
good report card with a stack of these treats!
CUPCAKES
The appeal of these delicious mini cakes is
eternal, so it’s no surprise they often pop up
on wedding dessert tables. Though many
bakeries offer cupcakes in enticing flavors
like pistachio and peanut butter, the best
seller for weddings is vanilla with vanilla
frosting.
People still want a good old-
fashioned vanilla cupcake.
Give yours a special touch by
matching the buttercream’s
hues to your wedding colors
or topping with buttercream
rosettes.
HERITAGE DESSERT
To honor their family, some
couples ask a family member
to make a dessert that is
steeped in their culture’s
culinary history. Most
nationalities have a beloved
treat, such as Italian cannoli,
Serbian torte, and Cuban tres
leches cake. It’s a delicious and
meaningful way to personalize
the dessert course.
ICE CREAM BAR
Put out gallons
of basic flavors
like vanilla and
chocolate, or
unexpected flavors
like pumpkin cheesecake and hazelnut,
plenty of toppings (rainbow sprinkles,
gummy bears, fresh strawberries), and watch
as a line of happy people forms, spoon at the
ready.
PIES
Don’t think this dessert is only for summer
weddings – pies (apple, cherry, pecan) are
a year round delight. And always, always
remember the whipped cream!
CANDY BAR
A fun alternative to baked goods, a candy
bar offers a variety of sugary goodness. It
can be customized around a theme such as
hearts, the wedding colors, or an ingredient
like chocolate. Get really personal and get
your initials printed on M&Ms!
© CTW Features
Other than Cake
Out of the ordinary treats
add a modern – and sweet – touch
to any wedding event