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Are you in charge of dessert for an upcoming special event? Maybe you're responsible for the whole meal, including dessert (bravo, bravo to you!). Have you decided what you'll make for a festive grand finale? I'm always looking for the ultimate celebration dessert and since I've got quite a few culinary-smitten years under my belt, I've come up with a collection of winners. I thought I'd share a few of our favorite 5-Star Festive Desserts...
Annie's 7-Layer Lemon Cake – I made this originally for a birthday celebration, but it’s the perfect cake for any special occasion. The icing technique looks quite fancy, but it’s really amazingly simple.
French Silk with Bailey’s Irish Cream - This one’s an all-time favorite dessert at our house. Everyone goes crazy over it. We served this to some friends one evening and, as one of our guests finished the last bite, he looked sheepishly around the room, picked up his plate, and licked it clean!
Schaum Tortes - A funny name for such a fabulous dessert. It’s a German confection, and was served on the most special occasions when I was growing up. I love it because it can be made ahead and even frozen. It’s very light, making it the perfect dessert after a heavy holiday meal. Use any kind of fruit you’d prefer.
Irish Blackberry Soup w/ Buttermilk Custard - This one’s a totally unique stunner. Expect rave reviews. Both the soup and the custard can be made in advance and then put together just before serving.
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Have fun with these 5-Star Festive Desserts, they're sure to bring rave reviews!
AL TAN says
The pudding look so deliciously yummy.
easyfoodsmith says
Awesome desserts. Each one is different and unique and if I were to choose one, I would be lost which one to leave!
Kim G. says
Your desserts ideas looks absolutely perfect Chris... The buttermilk custard looks so fresh!
lena says
i love all those desserts and the 7 layer lemon cake is simply breathtaking! btw, the link to the french silk with baileys is not working over at parade.
Lenia says
Mouthwatering desserts!Love them!
Hugs,dear Chris!
Gloria Baker says
amazing Chris, absolutely beautiful!!xxx
Elisabeth Foodandthrift says
Hi Chris, I love all your featured desserts and picked the 7 layer Lemon Cake...also pinned it; left a comment on the Parade site...(twice) ...signed in with google; nothing showed up, just don't know if now, both of the comments will show up, or neither of the 2?!
(wonder if we get this Parade section with your desserts for this Sunday!)
Mi Ka says
It looks fantastic, mmmhhhh I want to try this dessert right now!! 😉
Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
All are very pretty Chris! I'd love to make the lemon cake:@)
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Oh Chris - this is a beautiful post. LOVE, love, love the blackberry soup. I have an Irish cookbook and have looked at a similar recipe for over a year. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
Chris, These are just fabulous desserts. I am going to try the buttermilk custard. It is just a beautiful dessert.
Angie Schneider says
Excellent, Chris! You are so so talented!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
As a matter of fact Chris, mum just asked me if I could bring and extra dessert on Christmas Eve and I'm still searching for the perfect recipe. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy says
Chris, Lovely looking desserts…I can’t just pick one!!
La Table De Nana says
Well done.. lovely addition to Parade..
Lucky them:)
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Hopping on over to the link now!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Chris, what a great selection of desserts over at Parade. I especially like the Lemon Cake with the Blackberry Buttercream Filling. It looks absolutely gorgeous, and the icing around it is amazing, although it obviously takes a lot of skill to make a cake look that gorgeous!