Blue Dessert Table Ideas

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.

Blue and White Desserts

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!

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

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

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.

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

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!

More Dessert Table Ideas

• For a full guide, check out how to design dessert tables with easy to follow tips.
• Check out this family friendly Christmas party where I used the same desserts as I did here, but with completely different aesthetic.
• And my colorful holiday dessert table follows the same formula, but the styling is different to show you how easy it is to create a dessert table for any color scheme or theme.
• Here’s a fun key themed dessert table for a graduation party or bridal shower.
• Create a shabby chic dessert table with French vibes and vintage charm.