By a Pro: Chocolate Dipped Chips | Unusual Dessert Table Food

the idea

Give Doritos, Pringles, Cheese Puffs, and regular potato chips an unexpected twist with these chocolate dipped chips

the how

Choose chip; Pringle, Dorito, Cheese Puff, or regular potato chip
Choose milk, dark, or white chocolate
Choose quantity; typically 8 oz or 16 oz

the why

This Idea

Original; guests are often impressed by, and grateful for, something new or different
Entertaining; quirky and unexpected treats are fun for guests
Surprising; unexpected treats ensure your dessert table feels fresh and exciting
Experiential; tasting strange, unconventional, or adventurous treats / flavor combinations creates a memorable experience for party guests
Unusual; whether they love it or hate it, they certainly won’t be bored by it
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday treats and ‘filler’ items
Refreshing; unusual flavor combinations can make less special treats more appealing
Wow-factor; lends a fun, exciting, and innovative feel to your dessert table
Discovery; allows guests to keep discovering new and notable elements as party unfolds
Talking point; guests will discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected elements
Different; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests

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

white chocolate dipped hot Doritos with green sprinkles

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“As these chocolate dipped chips are all about adding a quirky, fun, talking point to your dessert table, you don’t need to order huge quantities to still make a big impression.

Now, while you probably don’t need to allow one for every guest, I would recommend serving them in a way that helps controls portion size.

If you just put these out in a bowl, guest are more likely to grab more than one, so less people will get an opportunity to try one.

One way to do this is to serve them on individual disposable tasting plates (see my post here) or mini novelty treat containers and trays (see here).

Alternatively, use as a garnish or topping for cupcakes or desserts served in disposable shooter glasses (see here), dessert cups (see here), mini mugs (see here), or martini glasses (see here) by placing them on the rim.”

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