i need a showstopping dessert

[mala]

I need a showstpping dessert to feed 16 people and nothing I have bookmarked or in my cookbooks is catching my eye. I'm a good baker, so something difficult doesn't scare me. Anyone have any good suggestions?

[rileym2010]

I posted a baklava recipe today. It makes enough for two 9x13" dishes.

[redshockz]

The Ombre Cake: pinterest.com/pin/181410691212498199/
The Trifle is called: Hot Fudge Nut Trifle

I think both are show stopping

[dearprudence]

Tiramisu. It's time consuming, but not difficult and makes enough to feed a crowd.

[stever]

THIS is probably the fanciest dessert I've ever made. Very pretty and very tasty.

[darby]

This isn't particularly difficult, but looks impressive & tastes fabulous. A little time consuming, but not too bad.
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cappuccino-Fudge-Cheesecake-106231

[naldridge]

I think this cake is gorgeous. Not sure about the actual recipe, as I haven't tried it but you could probably use any chocolate/strawberry/vanilla combination if you have cake recipes you like.

iambaker.net/neapolitan-rose-cake-rosette-cake/

[1ae2rulethemall]

May 28, 2013 17:41:55 GMT -5 dearprudence said:

Tiramisu. It's time consuming, but not difficult and makes enough to feed a crowd.

Excellent suggestion. Excellent sig.

[circa1978]

I have always wanted someone to make that Neapolitan cake for me.

A couple of my seasonal favorites:

Martha Stewart Strawberry Cheesecake:
www.marthastewart.com/340256/strawberries-and-cream-cheesecake

Red, White & Blue cake from Epicurious:
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Glorious-Red-White-and-Blue-Cake-366289

Mississippi Mud Pie from Baked
www.marthastewart.com/348641/mississippi-mud-pie-aka-muddy-mississippi-cake

[magdala]

www.savingdessert.com/2011/07/no-28-margarita-pie-with-pretzel-crust.html

This was a rave last weekend. For 16, I would make two pies.