Good Holiday Party Desserts
Hosting a holiday party for about 30 people -- the bulk of the food will be catered but I am making the dessert. I'd like something that can be prepped ahead, doesn't require forks, and isn't too messy. People will not be sitting, so finger food would be nice. I'll be making cinnamon-sugared puff pastry straws from scratch which is labor intensive, so some easier ideas would be awesome. Killer cookie recipes? Mini pies? Help welcome!!
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This looks lovely and festive, too. A beautiful fruit and cheese plate is always appreciated for those who can't eat sugar and/or flour. Can add some sweet and spicy baked almonds or pecans and candied ginger.
Emily C's banana bread is way above the ordinary and has festive seasonal cranberries baked in. I left off the glaze and served it with a Camembert cheese. It was gone in less than a minute, so make lots! I'm sure it would freeze.
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mini-chocolate-hazelnut-cheesecakes
I always have a great response to these:
https://food52.com/recipes/3111-texas-sweet-heat-caramel-pretzles
And these:
https://food52.com/recipes/3061-indoor-s-mores
both can be made in advance!
I got tired of people buying brownie bites from Costco (yes, that's what people in my life do for dessert) and decided to make my own.