Desserts Catering Menu NYC

Dessert Catering Menus

At Green Apple Catering and Events, dessert is more than a final course — it’s a curated experience designed to leave a lasting impression. Each menu is crafted seasonally, using locally sourced ingredients from New York’s greenmarkets and Hudson Valley farms. Our chefs reimagine traditional desserts with a sophisticated twist that reflects the city’s ever-evolving culinary spirit.

During spring, guests might enjoy lavender panna cotta garnished with edible flowers or miniature strawberry rhubarb galettes served warm. Summer events lean into brightness, offering lemon tarts with brûléed tops, basil-infused shortbread, and stone fruit pavlovas. In autumn, we highlight ingredients like fig, pear, and maple—ideal for plated desserts such as bourbon-poached pear with vanilla bean mousse. Winter menus evoke richness and warmth: think spiced chocolate domes, ginger crème brûlée, and blood orange compote over ricotta cake.

Our seasonal menus are flexible and fully customized to each event. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate gala, or a social dinner party, we adapt to the mood, venue, and palette of your occasion. Explore how our special buffet catering can incorporate themed dessert installations unique to your event’s tone.

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Signature Dessert Offerings

Our signature desserts are designed to impress both visually and gastronomically. These are not your average sweet bites — they are artisanal confections made to complement the sophistication of your event. Our pastry team collaborates directly with our culinary designers to ensure every element is intentional, from plate styling to flavor balance.

Guests frequently request our lavender-honey tartlets, pistachio rose cakelets, and mini chocolate soufflés with molten centers. For plated dinners, a common favorite is the espresso crème with cardamom whip, served alongside a bite-sized hazelnut financier. Each piece is portioned perfectly, allowing guests to indulge without overcommitting their palate.

When you’re building a full dinner menu, consider how these desserts align with a larger culinary narrative. Our Build Your Own Dinner Buffet allows for a seamless pairing, letting you integrate these desserts as the final flourish to a thoughtful, elevated meal.

Personalized Dessert Displays & Stations

Presentation is everything in New York’s event scene, and dessert should be no exception. Green Apple offers bespoke dessert displays and stations that blend food styling with event design. These are not just buffets — they’re curated visual experiences. Clients often choose interactive dessert setups to create a moment of discovery and delight for their guests.

Past events have included donut walls suspended against velvet backdrops, build-your-own s’mores stations with imported chocolates, and monochromatic macaron towers that match event branding. For summer rooftops and outdoor soirées, we’ve curated gelato carts and chilled mochi bars served from ice-sculpted trays.

Because our team also leads your culinary styling, we can pair dessert design with your floral or color scheme. Whether your main course leans healthy and fresh or savory and indulgent, our custom salad menus transition seamlessly into these dramatic, sugar-forward finales.

Vegan, Gluten-Free & Kosher-Style Options

We believe that dietary preferences should never feel like afterthoughts. At Green Apple, our inclusive dessert offerings are just as luxurious and thoughtful as any traditional sweet. We’ve developed a repertoire of vegan, gluten-free, and kosher-style options that align with our signature presentation and bold flavor combinations.

Vegan guests will love our dark chocolate truffle domes with coconut chantilly or our seasonal fruit galettes made with almond flour crusts. Gluten-free options include flourless hazelnut torte, citrus almond polenta cake, and raspberry chia panna cotta. Kosher-style menus can be designed to suit the requirements of your event without compromising on elegance.

Every dietary-specific dessert can be presented as part of a full plated service or integrated seamlessly into buffet or passed service. Our individual entrée catering format is ideal for events where personal attention to detail — including dietary restrictions — is expected.

Wedding, Corporate & Social Dessert Catering

Dessert should always match the mood of the event. For weddings, we design plated duets like rosewater semifreddo with pistachio bark or elegant single-tier cakes with hand-pressed flowers. For galas and private dinners, a more dramatic approach may be taken — multi-course dessert tastings or plated deconstructed classics like apple pie crumble served with cider foam.

Corporate clients often request dessert bars tailored to brand colors, featuring custom logo cookies, cake pops in corporate tones, or sleek pastry shooters that match the company’s aesthetic. Whether it’s an IPO celebration, press event, or quarterly dinner, we tailor our sweet offerings to align with your brand voice and audience.

New York’s social scene demands both style and substance. From influencer brunches to milestone birthdays, dessert can take center stage. Learn more about our corporate catering services that can include sophisticated dessert integrations crafted for business, without losing that boutique touch.

Perfect Pairings: Beverages & Breakfast-to-Dessert Flow

No dessert experience is complete without a thoughtful pairing. At Green Apple Catering and Events, our team offers beverage recommendations that enhance and elevate your chosen desserts. We consider every aspect of flavor and aroma, crafting moments that linger beyond the last bite.

Whether you’re ending a formal dinner with a vanilla bean crème anglaise or surprising guests with a passionfruit mousse shooter, the right drink matters. Espresso with chocolate lava cake, Earl Grey with lavender scones, and chilled prosecco with citrus tartlets are just a few of our classic matches. For more immersive events, our signature mocktail and wine pairings can be fully customized.

We also understand how dessert can bookend a full-service experience. If you’re planning a brunch or early meeting, our breakfast catering menu offers sweet bites like cinnamon rolls, chia parfaits, and breakfast pastries — perfect for closing the loop with a soft morning indulgence. And for beverage options that blend beautifully with desserts, explore our beverages catering offerings, which include barista-styled coffee, curated teas, and seasonal infusions.

Lunch & Boxed Events – Dessert Add-Ons

Just because an event is midday or boxed doesn’t mean dessert should be overlooked. Green Apple provides elevated dessert options that pair perfectly with our lunch service offerings. These items are portioned and packaged with care — just as luxurious as our plated experiences, yet designed for convenience.

Popular boxed desserts include raspberry cheesecake bites, chocolate-covered strawberries, and lemon thyme bars. For seated luncheons, we recommend finishing with mini brûlées or layered trifles served in clear, stackable jars. All our desserts are prepared fresh and hold beautifully during transport or extended serving windows.

Whether you’re crafting your own afternoon menu or selecting from one of our curated packages, our build-your-own lunch buffet offers seamless integration with dessert add-ons. Likewise, our lunch box catering supports gourmet sweets as a thoughtful end to corporate drop-offs or socially distanced events.

Balanced Indulgence: Healthy Main Courses to Luxe Sweets

Modern clients often seek balance — a meal that satisfies health-conscious goals while offering a decadent finale. That’s where our approach to dessert shines. We design menus that flow effortlessly from clean and nourishing main dishes to elegant sweet endings.

For example, a main course built around ancient grain bowls with roasted vegetables and herbed tahini dressing can culminate in a citrus olive oil cake topped with whipped coconut cream. Or, a vegan lunch can wrap up with date-sweetened truffles rolled in cacao nibs. Dessert doesn’t have to be heavy to feel complete.

Our grain bowls catering is a favorite among clients who appreciate wellness-forward cuisine without sacrificing creativity. It creates the perfect contrast when followed by visually stunning, chef-crafted desserts that surprise and delight.