Candy bar (“candy table”) is becoming an increasingly popular trend for children’s and adult celebrations (birthdays, weddings, anniversaries). For a sweet table in the festive interior, a separate area , full of a wide variety of sweets, for the hero of the occasion and his guests. Those who wish can take their favorite desserts at the candy bar at any time and, sitting in a convenient place, enjoy delicious sweets.
At its core, a candy bar is a dessert buffet; seating is not provided
Don’t think that a candy bar is just a beautiful, sonorous name for an ordinary tea table with sweets. A sweet table decorated in a specific theme with a consistent color palette (no more than 2-3 colors), decorations, a suitable set of dishes and accessories looks truly elegant. A candy bar thought out to the smallest detail will be an original highlight of any celebration!
Candy bar in eco-style
Basic principles of a candy bar
Decorating a sweet table follows several basic principles. For the candy bar you need:
- presence of a main idea;
- choice of colors (2-3 primary colors);
- a wide variety of different desserts.
Modern sweet tables are replete with extraordinary cupcakes with cream or berries, delicate macaroons, a variety of different types of capops, cookies and sweet water. A birthday cake should be placed in the center. All desserts are usually made in the same color scheme and style.
You should definitely pay attention to the surroundings. It, like the candy bar itself, must correspond to the theme of the celebration, otherwise the picture will not be complete. The space around the table with desserts can be decorated with balls of the chosen color, garlands and paper pompoms. This will allow guests to immediately immerse themselves in the atmosphere you have created.
Children's candy bar
Sweet tables for children simply have to be beautiful and interesting. always (both in children's tables and in adults) one concept , one idea: a mishmash of characters from various cartoons will destroy the very essence of a candy bar.
Example of a children's candy bar
Candy bar for girls
To decorate a candy bar for a girl's celebration, traditional pink, peach, and pastel colors are recommended. If the main idea of the design and treats is taken, for example, from a TV series about little ponies, then adding Barbie houses or a recognizable red polka dot bow from Minnie Mouse to the table will simply be inappropriate.
Sweet table “Unicorn”
The most popular ideas, of course, come from Disney cartoons about princesses . Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jasmine’s oriental sweets, Little Mermaid’s desserts decorated in the shape of sea shells – there is plenty of room for fantasy, and fairy-tale heroines are recognizable to everyone. Girly candy bars are always complemented by flowers, ribbons and bows, dolls corresponding to the theme; for little princesses, a crown is often used in the decor.
Princess pink candy bar
Among the sweets for such a candy bar, choose colored shaped marmalade in transparent rosettes, portioned chocolates that match the general color scheme of candy wrappers, cupcakes, cake pops - miniature cakes on a stick.
Candy bar for boys
The sweet table at a boy’s celebration is decorated a little more laconic and stricter than for a girl. Of course, there is a completely different color scheme: blue, green, color combinations with black and white. For a calm and serious hero of the occasion, you can choose, for example, the idea of “Gentleman” or “Robin Hood”, for an active mischievous person - a win-win option with Marvel or DC superheroes.
Children's sweet table in Batman style
Accessories for a little man’s candy bar should also be appropriate: cars, bow tie, sports paraphernalia, etc. If flowers are used for design, they should be dark or neutral shades. Traditionally, gerberas, lilies, irises, gladioli, daffodils, and chrysanthemums are considered masculine.
Marine themed candy bar
The range of sweets for a children's candy bar is quite limited: candies, piece marmalade, cupcakes, cake pops, wrapped candies, portioned chocolate. It is important that the sweets are small in size and in individual packaging - this will make it easier and more hygienic for children to eat. If you wish, you can buy lollipops, lollipops, gingerbread cookies, cookies, marshmallows in the store and decorate everything beautifully. The center of the children's sweet table is traditionally occupied by a birthday cake.
Candy bar for boys
DIY candy bar, ideas
An excellent article about the design of a candy bar “How to decorate a candy bar or a game without rules on a sweet table”
Candy bar is another Western tradition that we gladly transferred to Russian weddings, children's parties and corporate events. Candy bar differs from the concept of a “sweet table” five years ago in a large number of decorative elements and ostentatious confectionery chic
Supporting the theme The sweet table is designed to support the theme party. There are many examples on the Internet; you don’t need to imagine much. Very elegant! An incomparable sweet accent to almost any celebration.
Background, tablecloth and skirt • a background is required. •the table can be stepped to make it easier for guests to find holiday decorations •you need an unusual tablecloth. Buffet skirts and draperies are often used
Dishes for candy bar There are no rules here either; sometimes it is enough to place sweets on trays, but the use of unusually shaped glassware for dragees, marmalade and lollipops has already become a tradition. I think the most important thing in this case is to ensure tightness, because all these sweets quickly air out or, on the contrary, gain moisture. However, the most ordinary baby food jars and colored glass bottles are often decorated.
Designer things It is customary to use beautiful objects for decoration on the sweet table, I will quickly list: • porcelain, plastic, metal figurines and figurines • three-dimensional letters and words (“LOVE”, “Family”, names and first letters of initials) • paper decorations • natural and artificial flowers •decorative candles •photo frames with newlyweds and birthday boys •satin ribbons •soft toys •flags, caps, balloons •confetti, streamers, coins
The sweets themselves, finally. This, of course, is the most important component of a candy bar. Non-perishable products can be delivered in advance; cakes with cream are taken out when guests are present. What can be placed on a festive sweet table: • cake (single-tiered or multi-tiered) • cupcakes and cake pops (I apologize for using these names, but many pastry shops that you will contact, this is what they call small cakes in an edible cup “for one tooth” "and funny cakes on a stick. • meringue (a few drops of food coloring, and the meringue will turn pink, blue and green) • nuts in multi-colored glaze • marmalade • oriental sweets (baklava, sherbet, Turkish delight) • cookies • dried apricots, prunes, dates, raisins and other dried fruits and berries • candied fruits • marshmallows, marshmallows • lollipops • chocolate medals • marzipan figures
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We continue the idea of sweets, 10 MOST INEXPENSIVE SWEETS FOR A CANDY BAR
You will be surprised, but quite affordable and familiar sweets can become an effective and inexpensive filling for a sweet table.
1. PASTILLA, MARMALADE OR SHERBET. Such a treat will look great on a square or rectangular plate, folded into a slide.
2. ZEPHIR. Covered with chocolate glaze, creme brulee, white and pink or just white. This treat will look great on a round, square or oblong dish. Can be supplemented with small toppers.
3. M&MS. Are you having a colorful party and need red, blue or yellow colors? Divide the bag of candies by color and pour into any transparent container. If several of the listed colors suit you, then lay the dragees in layers.
4. CHOCOLATE. White, black, milky. Break into pieces and place in a pyramid on a square plate.
5. MINI CUPCAKES. Regular cupcakes can completely replace expensive cupcakes. Decorate the top with whipped cream and berries.
6. COOKIES. Nowadays there are a large number of different cookies in stores. Placed in a mound on a beautiful plate, it will look great.
7. CAKES: eclairs, bouches, baskets, potatoes. The choice here is huge, just don't overload the table. Choose one or two types.
8. BARNEY BEARS. They will perfectly complement a party where the main theme is teddy bears. It is best to place them on an oblong plate.
9. LOLLIPPENS. Sold in specialized stores in large shopping centers. They can be placed in glasses filled with m&ms.
10. CORN STICKS OR POPCORN. It will look good in large volume vases or special boxes with a holiday theme.
Don't forget about fruits, berries, nuts. Source: Workshop Gourmand
Fruits and berries
The most suitable option is in the form of canapés, dough baskets or portioned fruit salads. Can be combined with fruit and berry sauces, caramel and cream.
Cupcakes
Sponge cakes are small cakes, also known as muffins or mini cupcakes. The cupcake top can be made of cream, glaze, mastic or just powder. They can be empty or filled inside. Moreover, I would choose the option based on the age of the birthday boy and guests. The younger the audience, the simpler the cupcakes should be.
Cake pops
Biscuit on a stick. At first glance, everything is simple, but they are amazing. It is worth noting that cake pops are not only tasty, but also beautiful. In this case, confectioners are akin to jewelers. Small sponge cakes in the shape of a ball on a stick. The dessert is covered with chocolate, caramel or fondant of any color and decorated.
Marshmallow
Airy marshmallows are just as easy to decorate. If you dip it in the icing and then into a cup with sugar decorative balls, you get an almost professional product
Macarons or macaroons
French two-layer cookies with filling. Using dyes, the dough and cream are colored in pleasant pastel colors. The dessert looks and tastes very delicate. A French dessert made from macaroons and fruit filling. Dyes allow you to make dough of any color: red, blue, green, etc.
A simple recipe for New Year's Macarons.
Ingredients:
– chopped almonds – 110 g
- powdered sugar - 200 g - vanilla sugar - 1/2 tsp. - sugar - 50 g - egg white - 3 pcs - for filling chocolate paste, jam or cream
Preparation:
1. Add sugar and vanilla sugar to the almonds, mix until smooth in a blender 2. Beat the egg whites until foamy, gradually add sugar until the mixture reaches the consistency of meringue (not very dry), add the almond mixture and mix quickly (the dough should become liquid) 3. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper, use a pastry bag to lay out round cookies 4 cm in diameter 4. Set them aside for 30-40 minutes until they harden 5. Bake for 8-10 minutes in the oven at 150 C 6. Cool and grease with cream . 7. Draw with icing.
Enjoy your tea!
Eclairs, cream baskets and other cakes
Everything you can pick up and eat without utensils and practically in one bite. The main attention is on appearance
Cookies are baked in different shapes and decorated according to the holiday theme.
Marmalade, marshmallows, marshmallows, candied fruits Thanks to the variety of shapes and colors, they fit perfectly into any candy bar composition
Trifles are portioned desserts consisting of sponge cake, fruit, berries and cream. Served in transparent bowls. They are easy to prepare, look very beautiful and appetizing, and are eaten with great pleasure.
Sugar crystal on a stick
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Bright straw.
You just need to melt the chocolate in a water bath and dip the straw
Beverages
For children under 3 years old, I always recommend water and only water in bottles with a nipple. There are too many allergy sufferers, in addition, there are those who simply have not tried juices, and carbonated drinks are completely useless.
Lemonade, fruit drink, compote, juice are always in great demand. Such inexpensive but delicious drinks for the children's table. The main thing is packaging.
Until the age of 12-13, the jugs on the sweet buffet have nothing to do. All drinks are served in portions in glasses, jars, bottles with personalized labels. Preferably with a straw.
Hot drinks (fruit tea, cocoa) can be offered once during the allotted time. So that there is an adult at the distribution and that children do not run around with cups at this time.
Milkshakes (milkshakes)
They must also be served at a certain time, as they tend to settle.
Recipe:
Dark Chocolate and Orange Panna Cotta Ingredients:
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— Dark chocolate: — Cream (low fat) — 300 ml — Dark chocolate — 125 g — Orange zest
Panna cotta:
— Cream (low fat) — 300 ml — Milk — 125 ml — Gelatin — 2 teaspoons — Bitter orange confiture — 2 tablespoons — Sugar — 1/2 cup
Preparation:
1. Dark chocolate cream:
Break up the chocolate and place in a bowl. Boil the cream and pour it over the chocolate, add the grated zest and stir until the chocolate melts. Place the glasses in a saucepan at an angle and pour in the chocolate. Thus, place the pan in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set the shape.
2. Orange Panna Cotta:
Pour gelatin into milk (25 ml) and place the bowl of milk in a water bath. The gelatin should dissolve. Bring the cream, sugar and the rest of the milk to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat and pour gelatin into cream, add confiture. Mix the entire mixture thoroughly so that the gelatin is distributed. Add sugar if necessary. Cool to room temperature and pour over frozen chocolate. Refrigerate for 4 hours or leave overnight.
Bon appetit!
ZEPHIR “HOME-STYLE”
INGREDIENTS: ● 4 cups sugar; Show in full…
● 2 tbsp. gelatin (20 g); ● 1 tsp. citric acid; ● 0.5 tsp. soda
PREPARATION: Soak gelatin in advance (2 tablespoons with topping per 100 g of water). Pour sugar into a saucepan, add a glass of cold water and place on medium heat, remembering to stir. From the moment of boiling, time it for 3 minutes and add the prepared gelatin, remove the pan and mix everything thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Let the liquid cool a little, but only a little while we beat it while it’s hot. Beat with a mixer for 5 minutes at medium speed, take a break for 5 minutes and beat again for exactly 5 minutes. Add citric acid and soda.
Beat again, but with a hand whisk for about 10 minutes. Let the mass stand for about 20 minutes. The marshmallow mass will double in size, so there will be a lot of marshmallows. Prepare trays, cutting boards preferably made of plastic. Place the mass on boards, which must be moistened with water so that the marshmallows didn't stick. When the cakes have hardened, carefully remove them with a thin knife and glue them together in pairs. Zephyr is ready!
Enjoy your tea!
Strawberry fudge
Ingredients:
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●600 g powdered sugar ●30 g butter ●275g fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation:
1. Grease a baking dish (approximately 23 x 23 cm). 2. Combine condensed milk, powdered sugar, and butter in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. 3. Add strawberries and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the temperature of the mixture reaches 112-115 degrees or, if you don't have a kitchen thermometer, until it becomes a "soft ball" (if you drop the mixture into a glass of cold water, it should form a soft ball rather than spread). 4. Remove from heat and quickly pour the mixture into the mold. Once the mixture has hardened slightly, you can create patterns using a knife. Let cool completely before cutting.
Adult candy bar
Sweet tables for adults are usually decorated at birthday or anniversary celebrations, professional holidays, college or university graduations, and other significant events. For decoration, discreet green, noble gold, laconic white or black are especially often used. Portioned desserts are placed on beautiful stands, chocolates and/or truffles are arranged in transparent vases. Candies like Ferrero Rocher in individual golden packaging, Lindt Lindor, and Toblerone chocolate look very nice.
Candy bar decor for an anniversary
The candy bar for a wedding banquet is decorated in traditional wedding colors, in accordance with the theme and style of the celebration. A sweet wedding table is not only a decoration of the table itself, but also decorations decorated with flowers, balloons, and paper pom-poms. Use original dishes, many, many colors, order a chic multi-tiered cake, fill the side racks with portioned cupcakes and cake pops, place sweets in beautiful glass vases.
Wedding cake and candy bar
Decorated in neutral colors, the candy bar is suitable for all occasions. And it is not at all necessary to invite an expensive professional designer; if you have imagination and time, you can do a lot of things with your own hands - this way your candy bar will acquire its own individual style.
