unusual dessert table food ideas
BY A PROFESSIONAL PARTY PLANNER
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Non-traditional dessert ideas
Unique dessert table treats
Creative and unusual dessert table food ideas
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unusual dessert table food ideas
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FREEZE-DRIED ICE CREAM
An easy way to offer ice cream on a dessert table without fear of melting, these freeze-dried ice cream treats are sure to pique guests’ curiosity

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FREEZE-DRIED CANDY
Put an original spin on a candy buffet by swapping well-known store-bought candies for these freeze-dried candy versions

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GOURMET COTTON CANDY
From pizza and maple bacon, to caramel apple and margarita, these crazy flavors reinvent gourmet cotton candy and are sure to create a talking point

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CHOCOLATE PIZZAS
Rich and decadent, these chocolate pizzas will add a quirky and unexpected creative twist to any dessert table

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COTTON CANDY CAKE
Satisfy any gluten-free guests with a fun and quirky alternative to traditional cake by offering cotton candy cake by the slice

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BOOZY LIQUOR POPCORN
Boozy liquor popcorn is an great way to make this dessert table ‘filler’ option a lot more interesting for an adult crowd

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GOURMET SAVORY POPCORN
From bacon cheddar and pizza, to garlic Parmesan and dill pickle, these gourmet savory popcorn flavors will ensure this ‘filler’ option is anything but dull

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GOURMET SWEET POPCORN
From banana pudding and birthday cake, to pumpkin spice and cookies & cream, these gourmet sweet popcorn flavors will ensure this ‘filler’ option is anything but dull

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BOOZY LIQUOR MARSHMALLOWS
From Pina Colada and Margarita, to Champagne and Baileys, these boozy liquor marshmallows give them an adult twist

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GOURMET MARSHMALLOWS
From Pumpkin Spice and Earl Grey Tea, to Peanut Butter & Banana and Espresso, these gourmet marshmallows aren’t just for kids

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BOOZY LIQUOR FUDGE
From red wine and Baileys, to mimosa or rhubarb & ginger gin, boozy flavored liquor fudge adds a deliciously decadent and adult twist

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GOURMET FUDGE
From Key lime pie and tiramisu, to strawberry cheesecake and peaches & cream, these gourmet fudge flavors turn humble fudge into a must-try treat

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

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SWEET DESSERT DIPS
Liven up ‘filler’ items, such as pretzels, fruit, and crackers, by pairing them with sweet dessert dips to make them more tempting or use to create simple layered desserts.

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GOURMET LOLLIPOPS
From peach cobbler and apple pie, to coffee caramel or pumpkin spice latte, these unusually-flavored gourmet lollipops mean they’re not just for kids

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COCKTAIL & LIQUOR LOLLIPOPS
From rosé and mint julep, to Moscow mule and brown sugar & bourbon, these boozy flavored cocktail and liquor lollipops give them a quirky adult twist

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CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON
Love it or hate it, chocolate covered bacon treats will definitely create a talking point among party guests!

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DECADES RETRO CANDY
Treat the guest of honor to a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a selection of retro candy from the decade they grew up in

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EDIBLE SHOT CUPS
Surprise guests by serving desserts in edible shot cups made from chocolate, cookie dough, or hard candy

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EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH
Ready to eat straight from the jar, edible cookie dough makes a fun dessert table treat scooped into bite-size portions served on individual tasting spoons

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FLAVORED CANDY APPLES
From Habanero BBQ spiced almond, to pickle or Sangria, these gourmet flavored candy apples are not for kids

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CANDY SUSHI
Candy sushi platters add a bit of fun to a dessert table and will definitely get people talking

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