Weddin Reception elp

[FormerCallingCardRep]

I am putting together Little Bit's wedding reception. She selected doing a dessert bar for her reception. So far, besides her wedding cake I am making Mint Muddy Buddies, Oreo Balls, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs, Cherry Brownie Bombs, Peanut Butter Truffles, Mint Brownies, Peanut Butter Brownies, Milk Chocolate Brownies, Mine Carrot Cakes and Mini Cheesecakes. Am I forgetting anything?

[Sunshine]

My invitation??? No....it all sounds great!!

[Caffienated_Caramel]

Never heard of brownie bombs but they sound delish.

If anything, will you please show us pictures of the results?

[Ree]

Or share the recipes.

[Kittish]

Maybe some simple fruit for the folks (and you know there's gonna be at least one) that is 'on a diet' or 'can't eat sweets' or maybe even has diabetes. Apple slices, grapes, strawberries, with maybe some whipped cream and/or caramel to use for dipping.

And yes, recipes please! Brownie bombs sound intriguing.

[KhirasHY]

Maybe some simple fruit for the folks (and you know there's gonna be at least one) that is 'on a diet' or 'can't eat sweets' or maybe even has diabetes. Apple slices, grapes, strawberries, with maybe some whipped cream and/or caramel to use for dipping.

And yes, recipes please! Brownie bombs sound intriguing.

I'd second that. There are some quick and easy fruit and cheese recipes that work great as desserts. Can even use puff pastries to make some tasty ones without too much sugar in them.

[fireheart]

I'd second that. There are some quick and easy fruit and cheese recipes that work great as desserts. Can even use puff pastries to make some tasty ones without too much sugar in them.

Easiest one on the planet: fruit tatins.

Basically put apples/pears/whatever sliced over a slice of puff pastry, add a little jam or something to glaze if you wish (I've used jam) and then bake.

I'd find out beforehand if any of the guests DO have diabetes or other health issues as well so that you're not too unprepared (I'd imagine that Little Bits would know most of the guests on their side well enough to know this and the partner can always inform you as well) . Allergies might be as simple as placing little placards that state "this dessert contains <nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy etc>" while also providing for them with some gluten/nut/egg/dairy-free desserts if necessary.

[Soulstealer]

I've now decided on what I want my wedding reception to look like.

[It shouldn't]

Where's the chocolate covered strawberries?

[taxguykarl]

I agree with some fruits or non-sugar added options. As we had some diabetics on our wedding guest list, the pastry chef did a layer (tier?) sweetened with malt.

[FormerCallingCardRep]

We have already considered gluten free. Her wedding cake is gluten free. I am making a batch of gluten free brownies, gluten free cheesecakes and the peanut butter truffles are gluten free. One of my nieces has celiacs. Z Man's Mom is doing diabetic desserts. I was going to do chocolate covered strawberries Friday Morning

[AccountingDrone]

I am putting together Little Bit's wedding reception. She selected doing a dessert bar for her reception. So far, besides her wedding cake I am making Mint Muddy Buddies, Oreo Balls, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs, Cherry Brownie Bombs, Peanut Butter Truffles, Mint Brownies, Peanut Butter Brownies, Milk Chocolate Brownies, Mine Carrot Cakes and Mini Cheesecakes. Am I forgetting anything?

*WAY* too much chocolate. Difficult as it is to believe, there are people out there that just are not all that about chocolate.

How about a lovely fresh fruit platter/'floral' arrangement? Jello for the non-adventurous. Be fun, make jello aquariums with gummi fish and stuff like that.




or my favorite, creamy lemon curd and blueberry goodies -

[Sunshine]

People dont like chocolate??? Ohhhh the horror...the horrorrrrrr. Actually, fruit trayish stuff does sound good

[Sakka]

People dont like chocolate??? Ohhhh the horror...the horrorrrrrr. Actually, fruit trayish stuff does sound good

*raises hand*
I'm not a big fan of chocolate, mainly due a food allergy that on a good day has me camping in the loo.

[Food Lady]

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Pear-Tarte-Tatin