Apparently, our city was the hottest area in all of the county. I think it reached 110 degrees that day. A news crew doing their heatwave story stumbled upon our party and interviewed us. For my 15 seconds of TV fame, I was sweaty and yucky. Oh Well. But you know what, my dessert table was in tact despite the heat because we loaded up on treats that could hold up to the weather. YAY!
So today, as I plan her mermaid themed swimming party, I am sharing my favorite things to include in a sweets table that I've used over the years. The temperature can easily reach over 90 degrees in our area so I have several go-to things I use when I know it will be warm. While almost anything will melt or go bad in extreme heat, I've found that the following hold up really well.
I hope this helps some of you as you plan your summer parties. Please keep your fingers crossed for us that the news crews and heatwave stay away from us this year.
In the jars from left to right: marshmallows, popcorn, wafer sticks.
Animal crackers and pretzels are also great.
Popcorn and Goldfish crackers are in the apothecary jars.
The basketball was a Rice Krispy cake which also holds up better to heat than cake.
Rice Krispy cake by Cupkits Edible Creations
Cookies with royal icing, fondant decorations or left uncovered hold up really well. The important thing is to not use chocolate.
Silhouette cookies by Cupkits
Licorice and sour candy (either belts, gummies or other shapes)
Gumballs
And lastly, I almost always include my hard candy lollipops
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the summer
