Mystery Host Open House Tonight....

[kcjodih]

and I'm making the Powdered Sugar Cakes in the Silicone flower pan, the Caramel Sticky Buns (using store bought caramel sauce instead tonight and skipping the caramel decorations), the Chocolate Lattice Tart, the Three Cheese Goat Tart, and the Parmesan Herb Butter (on crackers instead of flatbread since I'm going to be short on time).

Any suggestions from those who have already made any of these? Help would be VERY appreciated!

Thanks,
Jodi

 

[Hilary]

I love the Caramel cakes. I'm doing my Mystery Host party tomorrow night and made the cakes in advance and froze them. It takes 1.5-2 hours to defrost. They are still yummy! I don't think I will even bother with the caramel sauce since I will be short on time.
I like the butter on french bread. You can even have them cut it at the store for you. Good luck!

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi Jodi,I've made the Three Cheese Goat Tart before and it turned out really delicious! My suggestion would be to make sure you use a good quality goat cheese and to let it come to room temperature before mixing it with the other cheeses. Also, make sure to thoroughly mix the herbs and seasoning into the cheese mixture for maximum flavor.For the Chocolate Lattice Tart, I found that using a combination of dark and milk chocolate gave it a nice balance of richness and sweetness. And for the Caramel Sticky Buns, I would recommend drizzling some extra caramel sauce on top before serving for an extra gooey and indulgent touch.As for the Parmesan Herb Butter, I think using it on crackers is a great idea. You could also try spreading it on crostini and topping it with some roasted cherry tomatoes for a savory appetizer.Hope these suggestions help! Happy baking!