Sweet Idea: DIY Donut Hole Croquembouche

Remember yesterday when I tweeted, Instagram'd, and Facebook'd about my (and kiddo's) love for donuts? Well, here's even more proof. A couple of weeks ago, I whipped up this donut hole croquembouche for a Confetti Pop shoot for Rue Magazine.

Our team of pros were in full effect for the entire shoot. We teamed up with paper antler and Studio Fleurette, who I lurv! On to the croquembouche. Check out the pretty pics, then hop over to Confetti Pop for the tutorial.

I'll be back with more of this dessert table tomorrow. Stay tuned!

DIY Croquembouch Costume

If you've been cruising Sweet Tooth for a couple of years, then you probably remember the donut costume I made for kiddo. I wish she was still young enough for me to pick her costume, because I'd definitely be making her a croquembouche this year. How great is this Studio DIY one?

Check out Studio DIY for the details and more pics on this sweet costume.

Dessert Table: Airy Affair

Soft pinks bathed in beautiful sunlight? Yes, please! This inspiration shoot photographed by nbarrett photography is so light, bright, and airy that I melted a little when I saw the dessert spread.

pics via Ruffled

Dessert Table: Let Them Eat Cake!

This Marie Antoinette-inspired photo shoot by photog Judy Pak is just about perfect. Style Me Pretty featured this shoot, which has lots of desserts, lots of soft, beautiful light, and lots of pretty petals. There's even a few sweets on a seat. What more could you ask for? If macaron towers, pastel meringues, and a chocolate truffle cake don't do it for you, then you've come to the wrong place.

By the way, I would totally pick those macs up off the floor and chow down after the shoot was over. I have no shame when it comes to a quality mac.

DIY Donut Tower

I love simplicity and towers of sweets, so this donut tower is right up my alley. Simply stack powdered donuts on a lovely cake stand, tuck in some fabric/paper/felt flowers for a pop of color, and just wait for the guests' oohs and aahs to roll in. What a great twist on a croquembouche. 

images via CAKE

Dessert Table: French Fete

This month's issue of MSW features a couple's French-inspired dessert table. I love the idea of a dessert table that focuses all of the treats on a specific region or country's foods. This one showcases a croquembouche, macarons, and madeleines. Mini eclairs and tarts round out the selections.

This is a great idea if you want a dessert table that reflects your heritage or maybe a city/country that has special meaning to you and your family. A table with traditional German, Italian, or African sweets would definitely provide some unusual options that would keep your guests interested.

Croquembouches

I'm designing a dessert table that features a croquembouche, so I thought I'd share a few inspirational images with you. If you've never seen a croquembouche (pronounced "crow come boosh"), then you're in for a treat. These towers usually feature profiteroles, which are cream-filled puff pastries. They're piled high in a pyramid shape and surrounded by spun sugar or caramel. Each little puff can be removed from the cone and eaten. This dessert is a traditional French wedding cake, but it's also common at baptisms and first communions.

Do you like the idea of a croquembouche for special occasions, or do you prefer traditional cakes and cupcakes?

image 1 & 2: Style Me Pretty, image 3 & 4: Martha Stewart