By a Pro: Brownies to Order | Popular Dessert Table Treats

the idea

These rich and decadent handmade blondies and brownies to order are gooey and rustic enough that you can easily pass them off as your own!

the how

These brownies strike the perfect balance between a fudgy center and a chewy exterior
Choose by flavor, including Bananas Foster, Death by Reeses, Oreo Stuffed, Bourbon Pecan, S’mores, Snickers, Salted Caramel, and more
Baked to order
Approx 2.5″ x 2.5″ square or 3.5″ x 2″ rectangular
Vegan, Gluten-free, and Keto options available

the why

This Idea

Time-saving; ordering in treats free’s up time to spend on other aspects of party planning
Crowd pleaser; traditional, familiar, or ‘safe bet’ treats prove popular with most guests
Filling; dense, stodgy, or heavier treats ensure guests feel well-fed
Gourmet; ordering in treats allows you to serve flavors you might not be able to create yourself
Dietary restrictions; option to order specialty versions to accommodate different diets, such as vegan or gluten-free
Quality; buying from reputable bakers usually guarantees high quality texture, flavor, finish, and presentation
Presentation; buying-in handmade treats can lend your dessert table some stylish presentation while still looking homemade
Favorite things; opportunity to serve guests ‘a few of my favorite things’ (treats that reflect the guest of honor’s personality or tastes)

the why

variety of dessert table treats

Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable ‘safe’ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Stretch your budget further by cutting these down into smaller bite-size squares and serving on individual tasting forks, tasting spoons, or novelty mini treat containers and trays.

When it comes to dense, stodgy, or heavier treats, guests often prefer smaller portions.

To enhance them further and add more flavor, serve them with a disposable food pipette filled with a complimentary dessert sauce or a liqueur, such as Baileys, Kahlua, Amaretto, or Frangelico.”