Dessert ideas for kids parties need to be easy, tasty and interesting to look at. It can sound like a lot of work to create different visual desserts but there are simple ideas that will keep your little ones fascinated.
Fun dessert ideas for kids parties
Here are simple and fun dessert ideas that you can easily whip up and throw the best party.
Cake pops
Cake pops are a good on the go treat that is perfect for a kids party. You can use your favourite store-bought cake mix and turn it either into popsicles or small bite-size balls. Then all you will have to do is dip them in your favourite chocolate, make them look pretty with different sprinkles and let them set.
Fruit popsicles
If you want to add a healthier but fun dessert, you can opt for making homemade fruit popsicles that will definitely become a hit at the party.
You can try this simple recipe that only needs,
- Fresh or frozen strawberries
- Honey (or maple syrup)
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh lemon
- Plain Greek yoghurt
Blend all the ingredients together and transfer them into popsicles containers, let them set in the freezer for a few hours and you will have a tasty but healthy dessert for your little party guests.
Fruit on skewers
Stacking different fruit on skewers and cutting them into different shapes will be fun to look at and eat. This is another way of sneaking in more of the healthy sugar but still keeping it interesting enough for the kids to love it.
Rainbow cupcakes
Different coloured cupcakes are always fun. They are also an easy option because this is another opportunity to bring out your favourite store-bought cupcake mix and become a super parent with minimal effort.
Caramelised popcorn
Caramelised popcorn is a great addition to party bags. It is a sweet surprise that can be bought and transferred into small popcorn boxes or you can make your own and try this easy recipe.
You will need,
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 quarts popped popcorn
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
Place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in a preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
