{"id":1049,"date":"2024-06-29T10:53:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T14:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2024-06-29T10:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T14:53:44","slug":"how-to-host-a-tiramisu-bake-off-dinner-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatplannerfriend.com\/staging\/3544\/how-to-host-a-tiramisu-bake-off-dinner-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Host A Tiramisu Bake-Off Dinner Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Every year, my friends get together for what we like to jokingly call \u201cThe Third Annual North Brooklyn Spring Forward Tiramisu Bake Off.\u201d Except no one treats it like a joke. The baking of a spring tiramisu has become an anticipated and competitive ritual.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It started as a competition between two friends to see who could make the better tiramisu. Since its humble beginnings, it has evolved into a tiramisu competition where multiple bakers compete to make the most original and delicious tiramisu of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re baking cookies or tiramisu, competitive dinner parties build a sense of community and get everyone involved in the joy of cooking. It adds stakes to your average dinner party and gives you an excuse to host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll go over everything you need to host your own bake-off, with or without tiramisu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First, you\u2019ll need to figure out what you\u2019ll be competing with. Is it tiramisu like me? Are you baking cookies for the holidays? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s more fun when everyone makes a variation of the same thing. At my tiramisu competition, people are tasked with bringing the most innovative flavor of tiramisu. Past winners have included strawberry matcha and banana toffee.\u00a0Here is my recipe for Coconut Rum (Coquito) Tiramisu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also host a more general dinner party competition with savory main dishes too, like lasagna or mac \u2019n\u2019 cheese. What matters is that everyone brings the same dish. If everyone brings different types of desserts or dishes, it\u2019s harder to judge because not everyone is on the same playing field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a more casual competition than a sit-down dinner? Host a Dip Bowl Competition.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Logistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Competitors<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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How many people will be competing in your bake-off? Too many cooks in the kitchen won\u2019t work. If every guest competed, you\u2019d have more sweets than the main course. Make sure to limit your competitors to a certain number. It will help take the pressure off nonbakers who don\u2019t feel confident baking a dessert.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a rule of thumb, don\u2019t exceed more than 50% or half of your party competing. For example, if you invite 10 people to your dinner party, there should be a maximum of 5 desserts to judge. It makes it easier when households or couples are a team or are responsible for one dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to ask your guests what they\u2019re bringing so two people don\u2019t bring the same exact dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Because the fun part of the party happens after dinner, you might want to start dinner earlier than you usually do. Ask your guests to kindly be on time so you don\u2019t have to rush through dinner to get to the bake-off portion of the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serveware<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Buy a pack of small disposable plates so each person can have a clean plate for each dessert. You\u2019ll also want to have plenty of spoons, especially for tiramisu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The star of a bake-off is the dessert, but you\u2019ll want to still serve a delicious meal beforehand. Skip appetizers at a bake-off dinner party. Your dinner spread can\u2019t be too heavy or your guests won\u2019t be able to enjoy or judge the desserts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to serve a main course with a light side salad \u2014 don\u2019t overcomplicate it. For my annual tiramisu competition, I make an Italian dish like risotto or pasta with a side salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make this Lemon Zucchini Risotto<\/a> or this Big Batch Baked Spaghetti<\/a> and serve it with this Fig and Arugula Salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bake Off<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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After dinner it\u2019s time for the part all your guests have been waiting for: the tasting. Each baker goes one by one presenting their tiramisu by plating it nicely and describing before judges take a bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We judge our tiramisu based on three categories: taste, texture, and vibes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n