Sweet Tables & Stations

In addition to a sweet table, you can add sweet table stations that are focused on specific themes.

by Joyce Barslow
When looking for desserts for your sweet table keep food allergies in mind to make sure you have something for everyone. You can discuss this with your caterer. Most fruits can cover this area. If someone is allergic to a certain fruit they usually know what to stay away from.

Sweet tables can include an assortment of fresh fruit, cakes, tortes, petit fours, cookies, flans, chocolate, candies, international coffees, cheeses and seasonal specials. In addition, you can choose to add additional sweet table stations that are focused on specific themes.

The ideas for the stations are good and it will help understand that you can request any type of dessert table or station you wish to have at your reception.

DESSERTS FOR SWEET TABLES
Pretzel rods, half-dipped chocolate chip cookies, brownies, chocolate coffee pot, chocolate cordial glass with raspberries, chocolate bark, chocolate biscotti, chocolate shavings, chocolate forms with mixed fruit, chocolate bars with mousse, and chocolate props with whipped cream; other choices available are chocolate candies, cherry bombes, peanut butter patties, pyramids, turtles, chocolate mint cookies, bar cookies, chocolate croissants, and mocha mousse shot cups.

Chocolate Table
A selection of chocolate treats including Chocolate Bombe cake, 7 Layer cake, Treasure Chest flan, truffles, grape clusters, dipped strawberries, dipped.

Dessert Station IDEAS

Theme Station
Made up of items with your theme items and colours.

Coffee Station
A variety of international flavors of coffee and tea served with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Cold Stone Ice Cream Station
Pre-chilled marble slab on ice, several flavors of ice cream, and a unique assortment of toppings.

Cookie Station
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with an assortment of homemade cookies and brownies.

Creme Brulee Station
Assorted flavors of creme brulee with the sugar crust blowtorched at the station.

Crepe Station
Fresh fruit sauteed with pecan "butter" and orange liqueur and served in crepes, crepe suzettes, and strawberry shortcake. Guests can flambe crepes with orange liqueur and zest, make their own strawberry shortcake from its components or mix up the concept and make strawberry and ice cream crepes.

Dipping Station
Strawberries, pretzels, chips, and cookies available to dip in chocolate and roll in assorted sprinkles, nuts, and other toppings.

French Toast Station
Made with traditional challah. Toppings include cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. Boat Shaped Waffles are also available in place of the French toast.

Fresh Fruit Station
A beautiful seasonal fresh fruit display, right, with both whole and cut fruit.

Fried Ice Cream Station
Small scoops of "ice cream" rolled in nuts and fried at the table.

Fudge & More Station
A marble slab with an assortment of homemade fudge and caramels. The station also includes a chef actively making peanut brittle.

Gelato Station
An exciting selection of gelato flavors with sauces, toppings, and garnishes.

Just Cakes Station
Fresh baked cakes, right, including chocolate with a soft chocolate center plated with creme anglaise, mandarin orange slice, and a touch of whipped cream.

Mexican Hot Heads Station
French pastry puffs deep-fried at the table and dusted with cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and other toppings.

Pastries & Cakes Table

Pizza Cookie Station
Using a shortbread cookie, guests can design their own "pizza". Creamy peanut butter spread, raspberry preserves, and chocolate mousse are the choice of "sauces". Toppings available include chopped cherries, nuts, chocolate chips, coconut, and candied sprinkles.

Parfait Station
Lady fingers soaked in coffee and liquor and set in stem glasses, topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Warm Desserts
Options include apple and cherry cobbler, chocolate bread pudding with a vanilla cream sauce, warm apple dumplings with a caramel sauce, apple and cherry strudel, and wine poached pears.

Photo: Chocolate Gateau Chocolate chiffon layered with rich chocolate mousse and enrobed in a bittersweet chocolate ganache; garnished with fresh seasonal berries.

With files and images from Quality Kosher Catering, Southfield, Michigan, near Detroit. Visit www.qualitykosher.com

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