With three days left until the big day, it is time to start preparing as many make ahead items as possible. Most items should not be made more than a day ahead in order to make sure they taste the freshest. However, most dessert items are exempt from this rule.
Today I made my dessert trio for the gathering. When planning a dessert menu, I like to have a traditional item (pumpkin pie), an easy prep item (cherry yum yum), and a not-so-sweet item (lemon tart). I also plan for items that can bake at the same temperature. Both my pumpkin pie and lemon tart baked at 350 degrees so I was able to prepare them at the same time instead of dragging out the process with different baking temperatures. After baking, allow the pies to cool completely, at least 2 hours, and then cover them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
My easy prep item tends to be a no-bake recipe that can be assembled and then refrigerated Besides the cherry yum yum, I have also made trifles and puddings for this portion of the menu. This could also be a great place for a fruit tray, but that should be assembled the day of the meal.
Whatever you do, just make sure to plan a menu you enjoy. If you are relaxed and happy, your guests will be as well.
Today I made my dessert trio for the gathering. When planning a dessert menu, I like to have a traditional item (pumpkin pie), an easy prep item (cherry yum yum), and a not-so-sweet item (lemon tart). I also plan for items that can bake at the same temperature. Both my pumpkin pie and lemon tart baked at 350 degrees so I was able to prepare them at the same time instead of dragging out the process with different baking temperatures. After baking, allow the pies to cool completely, at least 2 hours, and then cover them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
My easy prep item tends to be a no-bake recipe that can be assembled and then refrigerated Besides the cherry yum yum, I have also made trifles and puddings for this portion of the menu. This could also be a great place for a fruit tray, but that should be assembled the day of the meal.
Whatever you do, just make sure to plan a menu you enjoy. If you are relaxed and happy, your guests will be as well.
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