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mad329 05-24-2025 02:53 PM
Trifle Bowls - so easy but pretty!
 
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 05-24-2025 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2433644)
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 05-24-2025 03:12 PM
Bourbon Manhatten neat

fdpaq0580 05-24-2025 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2433568)
Yea, serve something from your kitchen and not something that's bought
from Walmart or Publix. :icon_hungry:
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 05-24-2025 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Markkal (Post 2433840)
Bourbon Manhatten neat
Best advice yet!

Flyers999 05-24-2025 03:59 PM
Have a gluten-free, dairy-free baked good offering.

ndf888 05-24-2025 06:03 PM
Brownies from Sam’s are hard to beat
 
Member’s Mark brownies are the best I’ve ever eaten. Can’t go wrong there.

Betty Wagner 05-24-2025 08:35 PM
Dessert party
 
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 05-25-2025 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2433543)
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 05-25-2025 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2433543)
any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!
Lemon cake with lemon frosting.

thevillages2013 05-25-2025 06:22 AM
Who wants to have a party in the desert?������������ Insert Smiley face here

DonnaSt 05-25-2025 09:10 AM
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.
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2433543)
any suggestions on what to serve and/or where to purchase?

thank you!

Lanieb 05-25-2025 09:16 AM
Desert
 
A pavlova is always impressive.
Also chocolate lava cakes.
Winn Dixie has the BEST home made tasting cookies

Trishakaye 05-25-2025 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2433543)
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 05-25-2025 11:59 AM
Bakery
 
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2433543)
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


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