Indulgent desserts ensure that the soirée will be sealed with a kiss of sweetness. Clockwise from above right: For our fruit-infused variation of Opera Cake, ribbons of apricot preserves and cream-cheese mousse top layers of vanilla pound cake. An edible flower crowns delicate White Chocolate Ganache Tartlets, while melted candy coatings dress petite Éclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream in elegant party style.
Photography Marcy Black Simpson
Recipe Development and Food Styling Loren Wood
Styling Mary Leigh Gwaltney
Text Melissa Lester
