By a Pro: Cinnamon Rolls to Order | Popular Dessert Table Treats

the idea

From classic cinnamon or sticky pecan, to blueberry, and orange & almond, these cinnamon rolls to order are a quick and easy alternative to making your own

handmade sticky pecan cinnamon rolls to order

the how

Choose by flavor, including classic cinnamon, strawberry, blueberry, orange, lemon, pecan, peach cobbler, Oreo, banana pudding, and more
Typically sold by the dozen
Baked fresh to order
Delicious when warmed in the microwave for a few seconds

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
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

“Who doesn’t love a gooey, sticky, cinnamon roll? And for those who don’t, there are plenty of fruit variations of cinnamon rolls to order.

The great thing about stodgy / heavier desserts like these is that they’re much more filling, so they’re a good way to stretch your budget as you won’t need quite so many other treats in order for guests to feel satisfied.

If you think they might be too big to serve whole, you can always cut into smaller bite-size portions and serve on individual tasting forks.

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.”