By a Pro: Pie Pops to Order | Popular Dessert Table Treats

the idea

A great alternative to cake, these pie pops to order add a different texture to your dessert table treats and are available in a range of gooey fillings

handmade heart shaped pie pops surrounded by red flowers

the how

Pie pops are miniature pies on a lollipop stick perfectly baked with a buttery, flaky pastry crust and gooey sweet fillings
Choose from flavors including apple, blueberry, cherry, strawberry, pumpkin, chocolate, sweet potato, lemon, raspberry, and more
Typically sold by the dozen
Made fresh to order
Individually wrapped

handmade blueberry pie pops on a party dessert table

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
Mobile; allows guests to ‘grab and go’ and eat while chatting and mingling
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