Give our Dessert Pie Bar a try! We've got the best pie sauces, crowd-favorite toppings, and loads of whipped cream to finish things off. Why bake countless pies to accommodate various tastes when guests can create their ideal pie? Whether it's a laid-back family night, a party, a shower, or just because, this dessert station is always a hit!
Favorite pie toppings such as mini chocolate chips, bananas (sliced or diced), pretzels (crushed or coarsely chopped), graham crackers (crushed or coarsely chopped), sweetened coconut flakes, peanut brittle (coarsely chopped), mixed nuts (coarsely chopped), Strawberries (sliced or diced), blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries, crushed toffee bits, chocolate chip cookies (coarsely chopped), crushed candy bar bits, mini peanut butter chocolate cups, vanilla wafers (coarsely chopped), and crushed Oreos(Note 2)
CARAMEL: In a small pot over medium-low heat, melt the caramels with the cream. Stir continuously until smooth and well combined. Transfer the sauce to a wide-mouth Mason jar.
CHOCOLATE SAUCE: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips with coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Mix in Nutella until well combined. Pour the mixture into a wide-mouth mason jar.
PECAN/NUT FILLING: In a small pot, melt the butter with the brown sugar over medium heat. Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the heavy cream and pecans. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved. Pour the sauce into a jar.
OTHER SAUCES: Transfer apple pie filling to a jar (right in the jar use a knife to slice into smaller pieces). Fill other mason jars with creamy peanut butter and dulce de leche.
KEEP SAUCES WARM: Fill a 6-quart slow cooker halfway with water and set it on high. Place the sauce-filled jars in the cooker. Stir the sauces occasionally to ensure even warmth.
TOPPINGS: Arrange your chosen toppings in a lined muffin tin or small serving bowls.
WHIPPED CREAM: Prepare homemade whipped cream according to recipe directions (click link in ingredients). Transfer it to a chilled serving bowl that is set inside a bowl filled with ice. Alternatively use spray whipped topping or thawed topping
SERVING STATION: Organize a serving station with warm cooker of sauces, mini graham cracker crusts, bowl of whipped cream, and toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
Note 1: Supplies:
Jars: You'll need wide-mouth Mason Jars to for the pie sauces.
Nut grinder (optional): A spice or nut grinder to quickly grind toppings like cookies, nuts, seeds, and candies.
Note 2: Toppings: Select 12 toppings to prepare and arrange in a muffin tin. Alternatively, pick a few favorites and display them in small bowls. (Bananas brown quickly, so if they'll be out for a while, plan on refreshing often.)Nutrition information is not provided, since each person's choice will vary.