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In the world of desserts, personalization is more than a nice-to-do; it’s a must-do. Whether you need personalized desserts that align with specific dietary needs or you’re tying desserts into a theme for a special celebration, putting your personal stamp on sweet treats isn’t as difficult as you might think. Learn more about how to make customizable desserts as unique as your event.
Why Are Personalized Desserts In Demand?
Personalized desserts appeal to people who don’t want a one-size-fits-all answer to their treats. Whether you’re planning a dessert buffet for your wedding or you’re hosting a special occasion and want to give your guests an unforgettable experience, customizable desserts fit the bill.
It’s often difficult to know what will appeal to every guest you invite to a special event. You may have some who have food allergies, some who can consume only gluten-free items, and some who are on a low-sugar diet. By customizing the dessert offerings for your guests, you can serve their unique needs without compromising quality or taste.
Personalized desserts are also statements in themselves. They’re what make any special occasion one that your guests will remember. Customizable desserts can be as simple as sugar cookies decorated with the initials of the bride and groom for a wedding favor, or they can be as elaborate as a mini dessert buffet featuring a dozen or more types of desserts.
What Are Some of the Ways You Can Create Personalized Desserts?
Making personalized desserts can be as easy or complex as your aesthetic, skills or budget allow.
For example, to create monogrammed sugar cookies for a bridal shower or tea, all you need are some rubber letter stamps and decorative sanding sugar. Before baking a batch of sugar cookies, press a stamp into the top of the cookie to make an indentation in the surface of the cookie dough. Sprinkle the indentation with colored sanding sugar so that the letter picks up the colored sugar. Just like that, you have an instantly personalized cookie.
Other ideas for personalized desserts include:
- Decorated cake pops
- Dessert shooters (layer mousse, cake, and fresh sliced fruits in small cups)
- Hand pies
- Make-your-own mini pies
- Miniature cheesecakes
These suggestions are only a few to get you started. Use your imagination and look to your favorite sources of inspiration for personalized dessert ideas.
What Are Some Ways to Serve Personalized Desserts?
Make the experience of serving your personalized desserts as dynamic as the treats themselves. Explore the following ways to enhance your dessert presentation.
- Display monogrammed cupcakes or cookies under glass cloches on cake pedestals arranged in a row on a buffet table.
- Line paper boxes with strips of colored tissue paper. Arrange monogrammed cookies inside the boxes and tie the boxes closed with ribbon.
- Set bite-sized desserts on individual serving trays. Serve them in the style of hand-passed hors d’oeuvres. Don’t forget the napkins!
- Wrap cake pops or truffles in waxed paper and attach a seal or sticker to the outside of the paper themed to the celebration or event. When presented in this fashion, the desserts become instant party favors to hand out at the end of the event.
Put Some Personality Into Your Desserts with Frost
Frost Artisan Bakery is here to help you personalize your dessert experience. Contact us to discuss all things sweet for your next celebration.
