I’m definitely a cook not a baker (if you go in for the idea that the two are often mutually exclusive). My go-to desserts are berry pies or crumbles, key lime pie, or brownies and ice cream. Not fancy, but they get the job done!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trifle

Do you post this on every dessert post? Because someone does.

I’ve never actually seen trifle served at someone’s house.

I’m not the PP but I make trifle and was just served it at someone else’s house. It’s an unusual choice but I think people enjoy it. I usually make it with apricots and blackberries to cut the sweetness of the custard; the one I was served recently was strawberry-rhubarb which was lovely for a spring dinner.

Depends on the cuisine, occasion and the season -

Indian cuisine - carrot halva and rasmalai
Indian tea - Gulab-jamun and rasgulla
Indian lunch in summer - Kulfi and Faluda
Italian cuisine - Tiramisu
American BBQ - ice cream, cupcakes
Thanksgiving - At least 4-5 kinds of pies
Indian breakfast - Sooji halwa
Birthdays - birthday cake of course
Diwali - Jalebi and kheer
Holi - Malpua and gujhiya
Rakhi - Kaju Katli, kalakand
Janmashtami - Aamras and poori, ladies
Durga Puja - Sandesh, Mishti doi, chandrakala, ras-kadamb
Navratri - Wholewheat kadha prasad. Also Dhodha barfi
Thai - Sticky-rice and Mango, Coconut-pandan steamed cake
Mexican - Tres Leches cake, churro dipped in chocolate
Karvachauth - vermicelli kheer, besan pinni, shakkarpade.

Otherwise, I also make all kinds of cakes, fried sweets like banana fritters, pancakes, ice creams etc.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Summer: strawberry shortcake, or a layer cake with lots of fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Fall: apple pie or individual apple crumbles, with homemade vanilla ice cream

Winter: chocolate pots de creme with fresh whipped cream, raspberries and mint leaves. Or flourless chocolate cake with caramel pecan topping.

Spring: carrot cake, or lemon cake with raspberry filling.

Recipe, please?

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/lemon-cake/
There's a link in the recipe notes for a raspberry filling, or you can just use a good quality raspberry jam.

Anonymous wrote:Old fashioned fruit soaked in wine topped with vanilla ice cream. Also offer a non-alcoholic version. It is easy and great for hot days.

I would totally eat that.

Anonymous wrote:The real question should be "What is your favorite dessert to EAT at a dinner party". So many of these are old and boring and gross.

My, fancy that. What do you think isn't old and boring and gross?

This is great in the summer when you have a lot of fresh berries:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/peach-and-berry-summer-pudding-4718313.amp

Anonymous wrote:Summer: strawberry shortcake, or a layer cake with lots of fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Fall: apple pie or individual apple crumbles, with homemade vanilla ice cream

Winter: chocolate pots de creme with fresh whipped cream, raspberries and mint leaves. Or flourless chocolate cake with caramel pecan topping.

Spring: carrot cake, or lemon cake with raspberry filling.

Recipe, please?

I usually serve multiple desserts. There is always an Indian dessert. Usually Rasmalai, but sometimes pineapple or orange kesari, or a payasam. My pecan squares get requested a lot, so that's a staple in the rotation. DD likes to bake and decorate, so sometimes there's a fancy cake of some sort. And I almost always serve fruit, with ice cream, home made custard, or whipped cream in the summer.

Anonymous wrote:The real question should be "What is your favorite dessert to EAT at a dinner party". So many of these are old and boring and gross.

Okay
What is your favorite dessert to eat at dinner party?

The real question should be "What is your favorite dessert to EAT at a dinner party". So many of these are old and boring and gross.

Afagatos
Chocolate boxes so easy to make and customize.

Mini ice cream sandwiches for BBQ's

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Old fashioned fruit soaked in wine topped with vanilla ice cream. Also offer a non-alcoholic version. It is easy and great for hot days.

Fruit soaked in wine sounds gross.

I don’t think she’s serving sangria with a scoop of vanilla on top. Wine macerated fruit is definitely a thing.

Anonymous wrote:Old fashioned fruit soaked in wine topped with vanilla ice cream. Also offer a non-alcoholic version. It is easy and great for hot days.

Fruit soaked in wine sounds gross.

Anonymous wrote:LOL!

If I’m having a dinner party, I’m serving something special for dessert, not fruit!

You don’t serve any desserts involving fruit?