[mad329]

This time of year Strawberry Trifle bowl fresh cut strawberries layered with either pound cake or angel food cake, vanilla pudding (partially mixed with half tub of whipped cream), more whipped cream - just layer it. The other that’s usually a big hit - Death by Chocolate Trifle - chocolate cake (any box mix), after its baked (or store bought) break it up and drizzle with Hershey’s chocolate syrup, instant chocolate pudding, whipped cream, crushed heath bars, mini chocolate chips - again it’s all just layered. Both are delicious easy and look pretty. Just layer in Trifle bowls or glass bowls.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

Dessert offerings are limited in the Villages.

I suggest going the simple route.
Buy ice cream and all types of toppings, caramel, hot fudge, chopped nuts, strawberries, whipped cream, etc.

Maybe have some warm molten brownies. Your guests can top with ice cream and hot fudge. Or whatever they like

A plain cake to make strawberry shortcake.

Bananas for banana splits

Warm apple pie with cinnamon ice cream

Maybe some alcohol to make frozen beverages

Root beer floats

Old Fashioned ice cream sodas. .

Don't forget the sardines!

[Markkal]

Bourbon Manhatten neat

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Yea, serve something from your kitchen and not something that's bought
from Walmart or Publix.

Years ago, I had a friend. Big surprise, I know.
Point is, he was plateing a large batch of homemade brownies. He was distracked for a minute while removing the last batch from the oven. Went back to the table to find the cat sitting on the brownies warming his hemorrhoids. Bob just chased the cat off the plate and continued stacking brownies on the plate. Bob reminded me that "cats are very clean animals".
To this day I make sure I have a good excuse for not eating anything at a "pot luck" that I didn’t see come out of a can, jar or bottle. I also don't trust people named Bob.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Markkal

Bourbon Manhatten neat

Best advice yet!

[Flyers999]

Have a gluten-free, dairy-free baked good offering.

[ndf888]

Member’s Mark brownies are the best I’ve ever eaten. Can’t go wrong there.

[Betty Wagner]

The best dessert party I had was setting up an ice cream table. 3 - 4 or more ice cream flavors, dessert toppings ( hot fudge, chocolate, strawberry caramet, etc); nuts, sprinkles and whatever other toppings you want, whipped cream. Wine, coffee optional.

[Mrmean58]

Originally Posted by jayerose

any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!

Why would decide to have a themed party and not know how to host it?

[Wilharm]

Originally Posted by jayerose

any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!

Lemon cake with lemon frosting.

[thevillages2013]

Who wants to have a party in the desert?������������ Insert Smiley face here

[DonnaSt]

Mini Bundt cakes. I believe they are called buntings. They are out of this world!! Small enough so people aren’t eating a big piece of cake. Located in Lady Lake off 441.

Originally Posted by jayerose

any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!

[Lanieb]

A pavlova is always impressive.
Also chocolate lava cakes.
Winn Dixie has the BEST home made tasting cookies

[Trishakaye]

Originally Posted by jayerose

any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!

You’re having a desert party with no clue what to serve??

[Barkriver]

Originally Posted by jayerose

any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!

Try the bakery associated with Miz Katie's Cafe in Wildwood, or Yalaha Bakery, 8210 County Rd 48 Yalaha, FL 34797