mardi 8 juillet 2014

Creating An Ice Cream Sundae Bar

By Rosella Campbell


Everyone loves ice cream. Even people who are lactose intolerant make exceptions when it involves this frozen treat. At a family get together or when entertaining friends with bar-b-que or a pool party the need for sweet treats is mandatory. There can be no better way of meeting this need than creating your own ice cream sundae bar where everyone can find exactly what they are craving for dessert.

This type of dessert service provides choices for your guests while minimizing the chance of an unsatisfactory dessert. Virtually all of the needed ingredients, even if you are planning specialty toppings, can be purchased at the nearest grocery store. It is a matter of chopping, crushing or mixing to create your special touch.

Topping sauces such as fudge, caramel and strawberry are always a hit with kids and adults alike but with a little time and imagination you will be able to expand the menu. Imagine presenting a cherry, raspberry or even a coconut cream sauce that will thrill the taste buds of your guests. Meringues are another option that are relatively simple to prepare. Adding color to them can create a lovely focal point for the table.

The dry toppings available for selection are boundless. The real trick comes from finding out the favorites of family and friends prior to the event. The vast array of choices can actually be expanded if you use your imagination by crushing cookies or candy bars, chopping salted cashews or pecans or for the coffee lovers in the group you might make coffee covered espresso beans with shaved chocolate bits for a delightful mocha dessert.

Don't forget to supply the finishing touches like whipped cream and cherries for your guests. Place the toppings and sprinkles in decorative dishes, apothecaries or baskets with individual serving spoons. The spoons help to keep the ingredients from being mixed and present a cleaner look on the table. Make certain that the toppings are labeled for easy identification. You may also want to make suggestions of combinations that work well together. You might also want to place suggestions for mixtures next to the containers.

The dishes you choose may depend on the size and age range of the participants. Children at an outside party may need plastic dishes and utensils. These supplies are available at party supply stores and are reasonably priced. These items limit the chance of injury to the child and are disposable when clean up time arrives. When events focus on adult participation you may choose to use old fashioned glass dessert dishes and long handled spoons for your guests.

It is suggested that the number of flavors of ice creams be limited to two or three. Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry are the usual choices. They should be kept cold by placing the containers in large tubs of ice. Be sure to supply individual scoops for each container to avoid cross flavoring. You may also wish to place bottles of root beer in with it so guests are able to create their own root beer floats.

You may find that this method of entertaining is very popular. Your guests have the freedom to create their own favorite dessert or create a new and exciting combination to experience while you enjoy having more free time to spend with them after dinner.




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