Cool Finds: Dinner Party Must Haves, Part 3: Dessert Decadence

As the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about all of those fabulous dinner parties that you’ll either be attending or spearheading! In this four part series I’ll be sharing some dinner party must haves that are sure to help make these occasions extra special.

If you have a sweet tooth, then you’re in for a real treat – part 3 of this 4 part series is all about desserts! At the end of your tasty, savoury holiday feast, it’s time to relax, enjoy a coffee or a tea & nibble on something sweet & delectable. To me, holiday desserts should be elegant in presentation, not to difficult to prepare & of course, just sweet enough – a delightful way to top off your fabulous dinner party. Here a just a few of my favourite festive dessert ideas:

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01. Gingerbread Apple Upside-Down Cake via Smitten Kitchen

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02. Poached Pears via David Lebovitz

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03. Chocolate And Roasted Beet Pudding Cakes via Cannelle Et Vanille

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03. Linzer Sandwiches via Martha Stewart

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04. Alton Brown’s Super Apple Pie via Food Network

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05. Slow Cooker Rice Pudding via A Year Of Slow Cooking

I am now absolutely drooling & so excited for the next time I can break out one of these fantastic recipes! Happy savoring!

Stay tuned for Part 4: Toast Your Host!

In case you missed it – Part 1: Places, Please, Part 2: It’s All About The Ambiance

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About Desiree Fawn

Désirée Fawn is a blogger and doula from Ontario where she’s raising her beautiful daughter, Gretchen. She’s a single mom, self-proclaimed birth nut, blog connoisseur, social media addict and tea-aholic. When she’s not attending births or freelancing, she blogs at So Fawned and snuggles her Boston Terrier.

Comments

  1. OMGosh I’m totally in the mode for Holiday cooking now. Thanks for sharing.

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    Desiree Fawn Reply:

    I want to make ALL of these for our dinner this year — that might be overkill, sadly ;)

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  2. Jen says:

    Thanks so much for posting this. I just shared it on Facebook for my other holiday baking buddies!

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    Desiree Fawn Reply:

    Awe, thanks so much for the support!
    Happy holidays!

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  3. I love rice pudding, but I’ve never made it. Maybe I’ll try it!

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    Desiree Fawn Reply:

    I’ve never made it myself either — my grandmother is a pro though! So good.

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