The Dessert Buffet Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the 3 characteristics of a buffet?
1) Self-Serve
2) Individual Portions
3) Variety of tastes, textures, shapes, etc…
What is a dessert buffet composed of?
1) Eye appealing dessert products
2) Equipment to serve and display the products
What temperature will the items be held at?
Room temp, hot (chafing dish), or cold (ice or refrigeration)
How will products be delivered to the guests?
Some will require cutlery and others will not.
Give 4 examples of familiar/comfort desserts?
Chocolate, Bread Pudding, Cheesecake, Creme Brulee, Sticky Toffee, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Pies, Squares, Cream Puffs
What type of chocolate are strawberries usually dipped in?
Coating Chocolate
What is the overall goal of the producer?
To give the customers what they want.
What are the 4 types of products?
1) Familiar/Comfort
2) Trendy
3) Local
4) Action
Give 4 examples of trendy products?
Parisian Macarons, Shiny Glazes, Shot Glasses or Verrines, Lollipops, Designer Eclairs (Items that have been popularized via social media and are unique)
When serving fruit products when should they be made?
The day of or the day before.
Give 3 examples of action station desserts?
Ice Cream Bar, Gelato Bar, Dessert Mixology, Flambe
What are 3 examples of flambe?
Cherries Jubilee, Crepes Suzette, Banana Foster, Chocolate Fountain - They have the WOW effect!
What equipment may be needed for an action station dessert?
Tongs, induction or gas burner, plates, towels, cutlery
What is the ratio of chocolate to oil for a chocolate fountain?
4:1 or 3:1
Name 4 items acceptable for dipping in a chocolate fountain?
Fruit, Rice Crispy Treats, Pound Cake, Marshmallows
How many bites should a dessert buffet item typically take to eat?
2-3 bites
How many pieces should an 8-inch cake be cut into?
16
What is the general rule guiding dessert size and shape?
Each type of product should be consistent in size and shape.
On average, how many portions will a person eat at a dessert buffet?
2.5-3 portions
List 3 pieces of equipment that may be needed for serving at a dessert buffet?
Chaffing dish (and chaffing gel for heating the water underneath), Hotel pan or insert, Serving spoons, tongs, pie servers, cutlery, napkins, plates, platters
What type of platters can be used?
Silver trays, white serving dishes, granite/marble, mirrors
What is the average size of a side dish?
6-inches
What equipment may be needed for a dessert buffet display?
Tables, Linens, Risers, Dessert Stand, Centrepiece, Labels
What items should be at the front of the buffet table?
Plates, Napkins, Cutlery
