SusanBP0129
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Quick, Easy & Cheap Dessert Recipes for 5 People
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around quick, easy, and affordable dessert recipes suitable for a small gathering of five people. Participants share their personal experiences with dessert preparation, particularly focusing on a peanut butter trifle and its accompanying dishes.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions making salsa and guacamole and seeks recommendations for a dessert recipe.
- Another participant shares their experience of making a peanut butter trifle, detailing the ingredients and costs involved.
- One participant describes the step-by-step process of assembling the trifle, highlighting the use of brownies, pudding, and peanut butter cups.
- Several users express enthusiasm for the trifle, with one noting that it was well-received by guests at their show.
- One participant inquires about the flavor of pudding used in the trifle, while another confirms using chocolate fudge pudding for a rich taste.
- One participant reflects on their show experience, noting low attendance and sales but positive feedback on the salsa and trifle.
- Another participant shares a similar experience of low sales despite a larger audience at their show.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the outcomes of shows, with some participants expressing disappointment over sales while others focus on the positive reception of the dessert.
Contextual Notes
Participants discuss their personal experiences with dessert preparation in the context of hosting small gatherings, emphasizing the ease and enjoyment of the recipes shared.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for quick dessert ideas for small events may find the shared experiences and recipes beneficial.
janetupnorth
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Last night I made the salsa and a peanut butter trifle. All ingredients cost me $14.67.
What I bought/had on hand:
garlic clove - had
onion - had
grape tomatoes - bought
cilantro - bought
jalepeno - bought
salt - had
lime - bought
brownie mix - bought
2 pkg. pudding - bought
milk - bought
peanut butter - had
cool whip - bought
peanut butter cups - bought
What I bought/had on hand:
garlic clove - had
onion - had
grape tomatoes - bought
cilantro - bought
jalepeno - bought
salt - had
lime - bought
brownie mix - bought
2 pkg. pudding - bought
milk - bought
peanut butter - had
cool whip - bought
peanut butter cups - bought
janetupnorth
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My trifle recipe:
Bake brownies - have ready
Open 8 peanut butter cups (8 pack by us on sale for $1) and chop with knife into chunks - put in prep bowl in fridge
At show: Melt 1 cup peanut butter in micro cooker, stir in with milk and pudding powder (I reduce milk from 4 cups to about 3-3 1/2 cups put in fridge
Then, I made the salsa with them...when salsa was done we came back to assemble the trifle.
Take half of the brownies, slice and scoop with little metal server and put in bottom of bowl, add 1/2 the pudding mix, add 1/2 of a large cool whip container, repeat...
Sprinkle peanut butter cup chunks on top...
Sorry I don't have a picture, but it looks and tastes great!
You can also demo the EAD for the top but I didn't since I'm desperately trying to cut back on things I take to a show!
Bake brownies - have ready
Open 8 peanut butter cups (8 pack by us on sale for $1) and chop with knife into chunks - put in prep bowl in fridge
At show: Melt 1 cup peanut butter in micro cooker, stir in with milk and pudding powder (I reduce milk from 4 cups to about 3-3 1/2 cups put in fridge
Then, I made the salsa with them...when salsa was done we came back to assemble the trifle.
Take half of the brownies, slice and scoop with little metal server and put in bottom of bowl, add 1/2 the pudding mix, add 1/2 of a large cool whip container, repeat...
Sprinkle peanut butter cup chunks on top...
Sorry I don't have a picture, but it looks and tastes great!
You can also demo the EAD for the top but I didn't since I'm desperately trying to cut back on things I take to a show!
SusanBP0129
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SusanBP0129
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janetupnorth
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janetupnorth
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janetupnorth
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SusanBP0129
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Well.........
the bad news: there were 5 people. total. NO BOOKINGS and it's at $205 in sales.
(thanks to the sis of the host who spent $110!!)
BUT they LOVED the salsa and the trifle!! This was the first trifle I ever made, so I am definitely going to do that again!! It was easy and fabulous!!
But I am bummed about theshow outcome. Oh well. Ya win some, ya lose some, right?
the bad news: there were 5 people. total. NO BOOKINGS and it's at $205 in sales.
(thanks to the sis of the host who spent $110!!)BUT they LOVED the salsa and the trifle!! This was the first trifle I ever made, so I am definitely going to do that again!! It was easy and fabulous!!
But I am bummed about theshow outcome. Oh well. Ya win some, ya lose some, right?
janetupnorth
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SusanBP0129 said:Well.........
the bad news: there were 5 people. total. NO BOOKINGS and it's at $205 in sales.
BUT they LOVED the salsa and the trifle!! This was the first trifle I ever made, so I am definitely going to do that again!! It was easy and fabulous!!
But I am bummed about theshow outcome. Oh well. Ya win some, ya lose some, right?
Don't feel bad...I had 13 at my last show and only $400 in sales...
I'm really glad they enjoyed the trifle and that it was easy for you!
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