By a Pro: Mini Pies to Order | Popular Dessert Table Treats

the idea

With flavors including cherry, blueberry, and bourbon pecan, these handmade mini pies to order are a lot less hassle than making your own

handmade mini pies to order on a cake stand on a party dessert table

the how

Hand rolled buttery pie crust filled with your favorite sweet fillings
Choose from fillings including blueberry, strawberry & rhubarb, lemon, peach, bourbon pecan, chocolate, apple, pumpkin, and more
Typically sold in packs of 6
Pies are approx 3″ diameter
Made fresh to order
Gluten free versions 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

“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.

These look great arranged in rows on square or rectangular disposable premium plates, served on individual mini tasting plates, or displayed on stands and risers (see links below).

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.“

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