Blue Dessert Table Ideas

This elegant blue and white holiday dessert table is perfect for a modern Christmas or Hanukkah celebration. Get easy ideas for DIY food, decorations, and party ideas.

blue and white elegant holiday dessert table

We mostly talk about Christmas here at CAH but let’s not forget about our friends who celebrate Hanukkah. This blue and white and silver dessert table is elegant and full of DIY desserts and decorations.

When it comes to sweets tables, don’t let kids have all the fun. Grownups love dessert too!  When I was 7 months pregnant I was too tired to go all out for our annual Christmas cocktail party so I decided to host a dessert party instead!

I decided “desserts only” would be easier to put together than the usual cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres. Here’s the plan I incorporated.

  • Make a few items a couple of days ahead.
  • Purchase a couple of pre-made items from the bakery.
  • Have a couple of party pals bring something to add to the table.

It was a great success and I wasn’t exhausted at all during the party even though I was waddling around with a big belly.

elegant holiday dessert table in blue and white

Blue and White Desserts

mini bundt cakes look like snow covered mountains on elegant holiday dessert table

Instead of serving cupcakes, serve elegant eggnog mini bundt cakes drizzled with melted frosting and sprinkled with white dragees. These mini cakes look like snow covered mountain peaks!

elegant holiday dessert table for Christmas or Hanukkah

Dress up white fudge-covered Oreos with blue decorator icing applied in a zigzag pattern.

white chocolate mousse cups on elegant holiday dessert table

Make mini parfait cups and dress them up with silver sugar sprinkles.

white chocolate truffles on Asian soup spoons, elegant holiday dessert table

Place white truffles or Oreo truffles on a bed of the same silver sugar, and display them on Asian spoons.

Blue Curacao is a great base to use when you need a blue cocktail.

Fill out the table with a mix of blue and white candies like taffy, Sixlets, gumballs, sugar sticks, marshmallows, white chocolate covered pretzels, etc.

How to Decorate a Holiday Dessert Table

I used a Christmas tree motif to guide the design details. A couple of sparkly blue cone trees make a big impact without adding clutter to a full dessert table.

I love using white as a base. That way you can spread the blue color throughout the display and balance the overall look.

ornament hanging on candy jar, elegant holiday dessert table

Use ribbon and glittery ornaments to dress up apothecary jars. Use a large jar as a “punch bowl” for a large batch of drinks.

blue party punch in apothecary jar on elegant holiday dessert table

Blue food labels add pops of color where needed. Silver ornament place card holders are in keeping with the tree theme.

dessert table favor boxes on elegant holiday dessert table

Incorporate favor boxes into the table. Wrap them with blue glitter ribbon and finish with a round sticker that coordinates with the other paper goods. Fill each box with a Christmas Oreo truffle.

Tips for Hosting a Dessert Party

  • Hold the party a little later than usual so guests have time to eat dinner beforehand. We started at 8pm so guests could arrive at their convenience.
  • Make sure you tell them in the invitation that it’s dessert only. Add wording to the invitation like, “SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT“.
  • Offer a variety of flavors and textures for guests to choose from. Small portions are key so guests can taste a little bit of everything.
  • Offer a cheese plate and fruit to lighten things up and cleanse the palate between all that sugar.
  • Include a color coordinated signature cocktail as well as a dessert-style drink like easy eggnog punch or homemade hot chocolate.
  • Red wine and champagne are also great dessert pairings.

Printable Tags

Add these coordinating tags to your party favor boxes or bags. Or you can tie them onto stemware or jar lids to help decorate the table.

Just download and print these FREE printable gift tags.

Let me know if you create a blue dessert table for the holidays, and what you served!

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8 Comments

  1. Chris, the color choice is great and the setting is neat, really elegant. I love blue. Congratulations for such a dedicated work by putting up 3 different styles. Wow!

  2. Chris, this is just lovely! I have thought about hosting a holiday dessert party for some time and you have provided just the right inspiration to do so! The colors are beautiful and I love the tip about small portions…something I have a tough time remembering to do! Thanks for sharing!

    1. Thank you for such a sweet comment, Cindy. That’s exactly what I strive to do – inspire you to create your own magical moments with friends & family. Happy Holidays!

  3. So pretty, Chris. These colors compliment each other so well and make for such a beautiful winter land setting. Great job!

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