Dessert is one of the most important parts of your menu, so do not overlook them when you are planning for Cinco de Mayo. Just as the appetizers are one of the first impressions your guests receive, so dessert is one of the last impressions they will get before the go home. To make your party especially memorable, follow these suggestions.
Making the Selection
Luckily, many desserts can be made the day before your party. If you want to make something truly memorable such as a Tres Leches cake, it definitely needs the time to set before you serve it. Choose a couple different desserts. A nice complement to the creamy, cool Tres Leches cake is a dessert combining chocolate and chilies. It may sound unusual, but these two flavors create a flavor sensation.
While everyone is drooling over these rich, decadent delights, be sure you also offer something light and fruity for those who do not wish to overdo it. A light creamy flan or a fruity tart may be just the ticket to end their evening.
Appearance
Now that the desserts are done, let us turn our attention to presenting the food in an appetizing way. Mexico is known for deeply saturated colors. They do not hide behind pastels and earth tones. Drape your food table with a deeply colored tablecloth. Red or green are perfect since they are on the Mexican flag. You can complete the patriotic feel by setting out napkins of red, green, and white.
Do you have any tropical houseplants? If you do, borrow a leaf or two to let out on the table. Palm fronds or leaves from a tree philodendron look especially tropical and exotic. Lay a couple on top of the tablecloth and set your dishes on top of them so they peek out from below. Use colorful platters for your main dishes.
Instead of flowers, try making a centerpiece from peppers and tropical fruits accented with foliage. This looks great and sets off your food perfectly. For desserts, serve them on brightly colored dishes. Tres Leches is a pale cake, so serving it on a brightly colored dish sets it off perfectly. You can even accent it with some small, colorful, edible flowers or petals. The petals can be natural or candied. Bright colors will also make chocolate desserts look even richer.
The Final Effect
There should be a lot of color at Cinco de Mayo parties. Mexico is colorful and vibrant and you should strive to achieve that for your party. When your guests walk through your door, your presentation will be the first impression, they have and can set the whole mood for the evening. The simplest dish of salsa or cake should look sumptuous and delicious.
Do not forget to prepare yourself for the party, too. Dress up in colorful clothing. In Mexico, people enjoy dressing appropriately for the occasion and so should you. Put on something bright and cheery that will keep your spirits high while you wear it.
All that is left is for your guests to arrive. The food is ready. The mood is set. All you need to do is smile and welcome your guests.
Making the Selection
Luckily, many desserts can be made the day before your party. If you want to make something truly memorable such as a Tres Leches cake, it definitely needs the time to set before you serve it. Choose a couple different desserts. A nice complement to the creamy, cool Tres Leches cake is a dessert combining chocolate and chilies. It may sound unusual, but these two flavors create a flavor sensation.
While everyone is drooling over these rich, decadent delights, be sure you also offer something light and fruity for those who do not wish to overdo it. A light creamy flan or a fruity tart may be just the ticket to end their evening.
Appearance
Now that the desserts are done, let us turn our attention to presenting the food in an appetizing way. Mexico is known for deeply saturated colors. They do not hide behind pastels and earth tones. Drape your food table with a deeply colored tablecloth. Red or green are perfect since they are on the Mexican flag. You can complete the patriotic feel by setting out napkins of red, green, and white.
Do you have any tropical houseplants? If you do, borrow a leaf or two to let out on the table. Palm fronds or leaves from a tree philodendron look especially tropical and exotic. Lay a couple on top of the tablecloth and set your dishes on top of them so they peek out from below. Use colorful platters for your main dishes.
Instead of flowers, try making a centerpiece from peppers and tropical fruits accented with foliage. This looks great and sets off your food perfectly. For desserts, serve them on brightly colored dishes. Tres Leches is a pale cake, so serving it on a brightly colored dish sets it off perfectly. You can even accent it with some small, colorful, edible flowers or petals. The petals can be natural or candied. Bright colors will also make chocolate desserts look even richer.
The Final Effect
There should be a lot of color at Cinco de Mayo parties. Mexico is colorful and vibrant and you should strive to achieve that for your party. When your guests walk through your door, your presentation will be the first impression, they have and can set the whole mood for the evening. The simplest dish of salsa or cake should look sumptuous and delicious.
Do not forget to prepare yourself for the party, too. Dress up in colorful clothing. In Mexico, people enjoy dressing appropriately for the occasion and so should you. Put on something bright and cheery that will keep your spirits high while you wear it.
All that is left is for your guests to arrive. The food is ready. The mood is set. All you need to do is smile and welcome your guests.
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