By a Pro: Themed Macarons | Eye-catching Dessert Table Treats

the idea

For theme parties, holidays and occasions, or just to bring a smile to guests’ faces, add some themed macarons to your dessert table treats

the how

Browse the themed macarons from the featured sellers below
Alternatively, click the link for ‘All Themed Macarons’ below and search by your theme e.g ‘Dog Macarons’
If you can’t find a macaron for your theme, use the ‘Create Custom Macaron’ link below to request a specific character / theme / design
Typically old in packs of 12 or 24

the why

This Idea

Wow-factor; creates a visual spectacle and contributes to the party’s theming and decor
Creative; adds a fun twist to a familiar dessert table treat
Elegant; lends your dessert table an elegant and sophisticated touch
Aesthetically appealing; themed treats entice and create a feast for the eyes
Talking point; gives guests something to discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or visual wow-factors
Unusual; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests
Bestseller; an idea that’s proved popular with many of my site’s visitors

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

“Themed macarons are a fun way to put a creative spin on a popular dessert table treat.

Even if your party doesn’t have a theme per se, use it to add a personal touch by theming the macarons around something meaningful to the guest of honor, such as a beloved pet.

For the ultimate wow-factor, serve these the macarons on a tower display stand (see my post here). These come in full-size and half-size towers, depending on how much macarons you plan to serve.

For smaller quantities, these look great arranged in rows on square or rectangular premium disposable plates.

Alternatively, to control portion size, serve them on these individual individual tasting forks or these mini novelty treat containers and trays.

I also like to elevate macarons by serving with a disposable food pipette filled with dessert sauce or liquor.

Be sure to check out my other posts about custom photo macarons, personalized macarons, and colorful French macarons.”