Halloween Bash

It was the perfect party for a perfect 3 year old little guy and his friends. I'm still waiting on getting the professional pics back, until then you have to settle for pics off of my cell phone.



the dessert table. Halloween oreos, pretzel sticks, Lofthouse cookies, strawberries, creme puffs, and of course, MARSHMALLOWS for dipping into delicious orange chocolate!

the dessert table backdrop was created using a black shower curtain and strands of curling ribbon

i love creating custom cake stands, and i think the ribbon i found at AC Moore was perfect for this party! the adorable (and delicious) cupcake toppers you see here were created by TwoSugarBabies

simple, but effective candy centerpieces for the kiddos!

SWEET ideas for Halloween!

I plan on having cupcakes decorated with custom toppers from Two Sugar Babies for the Halloween bash later this month, but while surfing the web I also found these sweet ideas for Halloween cakes:


this is DEFINITELY my style! love the zebra stripes! check it out
here!



Simple, but still makes a big statement. I found this Spooky Kitty cake at Country Living




this isnt your traditional cake, but what kid wouldn't love one of these candy cakes from Cookie Pots?

Candy Corn + Cheesecake!

I've been all over the internet and flipping through magazines in search of dessert ideas for the Halloween party I'm currently working on. I came across these fun little squares of deliciousness (dont check the dictionary, you wont find that word!) from Hershey! The recipe follows below just in case anyone is interested in giving it a try!



Ingredients:
3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (about 20 wafers, crushed)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter or margarine
12 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Corn Flavored Candies
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
Additional HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Corn Flavored Candies, unwrapped



Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil beyond sides of pan. Stir together vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.

2. Remove wrappers from 12 candies; place in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until candies are melted and smooth when stirred. Beat cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar until blended. Beat in eggs, milk, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, vanilla and baking powder. Gradually beat about 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into melted candy; beat this mixture into remaining cream cheese mixture. Pour into prepared crust.

3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set. Cool to room temperature. Spread whipped topping over surface. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight. To serve, lift dessert from pan using foil. Peel back foil, cut into squares. Serve each square garnished with candy piece. 12 to 16 servings.