By a Pro: Edible Cookie Dough | Unusual Dessert Table Food

the idea

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

the how

Choose from flavors including lemon tart, cinnamon roll, oatmeal, blueberry pie, brownie batter, strawberry shortcake, and more
Choose quantity (typically sold in 6 oz jars)
Serve in bite-size portions on individual tasting spoons

peanut butter chocolate chip edible cookie dough

the why

This Idea

Original; guests are often impressed by, and grateful for, something new or different
Entertaining; quirky and unexpected treats / flavors are fun for guests
Surprising; unexpected treats / flavors 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
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

Reese's peanut butter edible cookie dough

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

“For quirky and unusual treats, that lots of party guests will likely want to try, I’d recommend serving them in a way that helps controls portion size.

This will maximize your budget and ensure there’s enough to go around.

As edible cookie dough is quite rich, I’d recommend serving it in bite-size portions on individual disposable tasting spoons.

Alternatively, serve on tasting forks. These look pretty cool when you present them standing up, arranged in rows, with the food at the top. Check out my post about tasting forks for more info.

You could also embellish each bite by serving with a disposable food pipette filled with dessert sauce or liquor.“