By a Pro: Sweet Dessert Dips | Unusual Dessert Table Food Ideas

the idea

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.

Birthday cake batter flavored sweet dessert dips

Salted caramel flavored sweet dessert dips

the how

Choose flavor
To make, beat 8 oz cream cheese and contents of the packet together until smooth
Fold in 8 oz whipped topping
Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before serving
Can also be used as a pie or pastry filling or to create simple layered desserts

white chocolate raspberry flavored dessert dip

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
Unusual; whether they love it or hate it, they certainly won’t be bored by it
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar or everyday treats and ‘filler’ items
Refreshing; unusual flavors can make less special treats more appealing
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
Inexpensive; a cost-effective party idea that won’t blow your budget
Different; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests
Bestseller; an idea that’s proved popular with many of my site’s visitors

Chocolate chip cookie dough flavored dessert dip

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

strawberries & cream flavored dessert dip

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Serve these in bowls as a dip for fruit, crackers, pretzels and other ‘filler’ snacks to make them more appealing.

Alternatively, use them to make simple layered desserts served in disposable shooter glasses, dessert cups, or jars by alternating with layers of cake, fruit, granola, or Jell-O.

You could also use them as a base layer for portioned fruit cups served in disposable tasting bowls, disposable martini glasses, individual tasting spoons.

Alternatively, add a dollop to disposable tasting spoons to fix bite-size treats, such as chocolate covered strawberries or cake truffles, in place and make them more substantial.”

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Sweet Dessert Dips

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