Tuesday, March 02, 2010

More input needed

I was asked by my cousin-in-law-to-be (the one whose wedding I am attending in Palm Springs) to make the dessert for her bridal shower this Sunday. It will be about 15 women, it is at her house, and it is scheduled to run from 11am-2pm. Here are the ideas I have so far, I'm thinking I'd do at least two desserts so people have options. Let me know what you think sounds best:

Strawberry-Mascarpone Trifle: I would make one big one from which everyone can serve themselves
Oreo truffles: basically Oreos crushed with cream cheese and coated with white chocolate


Mini lemon meringue pies or mini lemon tarts


Mini cheesecakes: probably regular cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and a fruit sauce


Almond bread pudding with raspberry sauce: I would make one big one from which everyone can serve themselves

I have no idea what, exactly, the food selection will look like. Input appreciated, as always!

4 comments:

Faith said...

I vote for the oreos. The strawberry thing looks yummy, but could be messy once you start serving people.

Shoe In said...

The top two look delicious, as does the bread pudding. I'd vote one chocolate, one non-chocolate.

Hey, does that mean you're flying through Los Angeles this weekend??

Marcia said...

They all look amazing and so you really can't go wrong. I definitely agree with the one chocolate and one non-chocolate. I guess If I had to choose two I'd vote for the Oreo truffles and the mini cheesecakes as as they look like the easiest to manage and eat without getting all messy.

Jess said...

Thanks for the feedback ladies! I generally agree that one chocolate and one non-chocolate is a good move.

After getting a peek at the menu (quiche, breakfast potatoes, croissants, scones, fruit salad), I decided on lemon tarts (made in a mini muffin tin and topped with a fresh raspberry) and the Oreo truffles (because I am fixated on them and how delicious they are). Tomorrow will be a big baking day!

Sarah, we will fly into LAX on March 20th and out of LAX on the 23rd, but we are travelling with Brian's mom and sister, who don't love big trips, so we're really just in and out of the airport. One day soon(ish), Brian and I will visit you in your fabulous neighborhood, I promise!