christmas dessert
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Anonymous
| It is my first time hosting. I am making crab legs and shrimp scampi for mid day “dinner.” I am thinking about key lime pie or cheesecake for dessert. Any other ideas or thoughts? Should I have more than one dessert? We’ll be 10 people, 4 of which are teens. |
Anonymous
| Christmas cookies. Like, cookies in the shape of trees and snowflakes and snowmen with red and green sprinkles. |
Anonymous
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Some sweet things you might consider having on hand for dessert or during the visit (and I’m not suggesting all, but you could pick and choose):
fudge candied or spiced nuts eggnog mulled apple cider (makes the house smell lije Christmas) |
Anonymous
| I would do a chocolate dessert to go with the creamy/fruity dessert. Personally I love key lime pie because it is SO easy to make and so good. I’d also have some ice cream for anyone who doesn’t like the pies. |
Anonymous
| Cake Balls! |
Anonymous
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I would have 3 desserts for 10 people
Key lime pie Buche de Noel Christmas cookies |
Anonymous
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I'm planning to make a lemon cheesecake with gingersnap crust, and a layer of lemon curd on top. That would go nicely with the rich shellfish.
If you want to add a chocolate option, pots de creme is really easy, make-ahead, and delicious. |
Anonymous
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Are you sure everyone eats seafood? One of my kids is allergic to shrimp, which is a common allergen, so if you haven't double checked, please do so. Otherwise I think key lime pie goes wonderfully with your seafood feast! I don't think a second dessert is necessary, but having bowls of sweet and savory snack foods out, as PP suggested, is a good idea. |
Anonymous
| Key lime pie goes well with seafood, but it is a very summery dessert. |
Anonymous
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All great ideas, thank you from OP. I think I will do key lime pie and a plate of cookies and chocolates.
(this is just family, I am sure that seafood is fine for all) |
Anonymous
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These are the desserts I brought to a friend's party a few days ago. :
Bourbon Praline Cheesecake (omitted the bourbon and served a separate caramel bourbon sauce) https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/bourbon-praline-cheesecake Cherry Spice Cake Trifle: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/food/recipes/2017/12/21/cherry-spice-cake-trifle/969408001/ Burnt Basque Cheesecake: https://spanishsabores.com/burnt-basque-cheesecake-recipe/ |
Anonymous
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I would do one homemade dessert coupled with candies (some truffles, peppermint bark, brittle etc) you can make these look nice
and a sweet drink that can be non or alcoholic. |