In the dynamic landscape of the restaurant industry, where culinary trends and consumer preferences constantly evolve, desserts play a pivotal role in shaping not just a meal, but also the bottom line. Remarkably, a staggering 60% of restaurant operators incorporate desserts as a regular feature on their menus, and the impact on profitability is unmistakable.
Desserts requiring minimal preparation, such as cookies, cupcakes, and ice cream, have emerged as clear favorites among consumers, not only for their widespread appeal but also for their impressive profit margins. Interestingly, when delving deeper into the realm of revenue sources, it becomes evident that dessert varieties demanding less preparation time or catering to on-the-go indulgence, like cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and ice cream, take the lead. These not only constitute the best-selling desserts but also boast the highest profit margins.
Whether you prefer the convenience of ready-made treats or relish the joy of crafting your own desserts in-house, our carefully curated selection promises to take your sweet offerings to new heights.
Pre-Made Desserts Delights
Choosing our pre-made desserts doesn’t just save you time – it levels up your dessert game without compromising on quality or taste. Crafted with precision and the finest ingredients, these ready-to-serve treats guarantee a delightful experience for your patrons, sparing your kitchen staff from unnecessary stress. Let What Chefs Want be your ally in creating memorable moments, effortlessly impressing your customers with the indulgent simplicity of our pre-made desserts.
Tres Leches (Item # 16705) – A timeless crowd-pleaser, this decadent sponge cake is soaked in 3 kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream make for a super moist traditional Central and South American dessert. Pairs well with fruit and fruit sauces.
Triple Mousse (Item #16666) – This Libby’s Gourmet Desserts cake has three kinds of chocolate mousse layered together for a sinfully rich and one-of-a-kind treat. On the bottom is moist chocolate cake. Then they add three layers of mousse – deep dark chocolate, white chocolate, and milk chocolate. If that wasn’t enough, it is all topped and sided with semi-sweet chocolate.
Strawberry Sensation Cake (Item #16663) – This cake is made up of three pieces of moist strawberry cake alternately layered with strawberry filling and whipped cream and gingerly topped with white chocolate. The open sided presentation of this Libby’s Gourmet cake is reminiscent of old fashioned Strawberry Shortcake.
Bourbon Butter Cake (Item #16661) – Libbys’ Gourmet Bourbon Butter Cake is three layers of buttery cake, layered with bourbon ganache, studded with chocolate and pecans and frosted with a bourbon icing.
Ghyslain Flourless Chocolate Cake (Item #95779) – A decadent chocolate flourless cake. Roughly 3″ in diameter and 1 1/2″ tall and gluten-free. A blank canvas to plate as is or add your own sauce, fresh fruit, a dusting of confectioner’s sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
If It’s Cheesecake You Crave
Cheesecake, with its rich and creamy allure, remains a favorite on dessert menus worldwide. Its versatile flavor profile and timeless appeal make it a beloved choice, satisfying sweet cravings for patrons across generations and giving chefs a blank canvas to express themselves with sauces and toppings.
Plain Banquet Cheesecake (Item #16665) – If you like your cheesecake “just plain” or are looking for the perfect blank canvas to add your own sauce and style, this is the perfect dessert for you. This creamy cheesecake is flavored with a subtle hint of lemon and sits atop a graham cracker crust. For the purist, this is “simply delicious”.
Turtle Cheesecake (Item Code: 16674) – This luscious chocolate marble cheesecake is topped with caramel, pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate and sits on a chocolate cookie crust.
Original Petite Cheesecake (Item #18244) – Tennessee Cheesecake Original Petite Cheesecake is their delicious original cheesecake featured in a perfect individual size. Each 2.5 oz Petite Cheesecake features their famous honey-graham-pecan crust and a rich and creamy filling.
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes (Item #90603) –For when you can’t choose just one! A rich, decadent assortment of smooth bite-size cheesecakes with mild buttery graham cracker crust – Dulce De Leche, Mocha Cappuccino, and Decadent Turtle.
Bite-sized Sweet Treats
Plated alone or offered as a trio of tastes, these small bites are just enough for your diners who only want a little nibble or want to try multiple dessert items!
Mini Key Lime Mousse (Item Code: 34736) – This Libby’s Gourmet dessert is bite-sized perfection. It has a sweet and tangy citrus burst will transport your mind right to the tropics! Their Key Lime mousse is delicate and silky with just the right amount of tangy twang to make you think it’s summer any time of the year.
Mini Peanut Butter Mousse (Item Code: 34735) – Combine these two great tastes that taste even better in a mousse! Graham is the foundation for our tiny tour of rich chocolate and peanut butter mousse layers, decorated with a drizzle of melted chocolate. Another delicious bit from Libby’s and a must-try for peanut butter enthusiasts!
Ghyslain Macaroon (Item #95796 – classic) (Item #95776 – color) – These carefully made hand-crafted macarons provide a welcome splash of color before they melt in your mouth. Each flavored macaron is filled with a delectable ganache. Flavors include chocolate coffee, fleur de sel bourbon, orange praline, passionfruit coconut, pistachio strawberry and raspberry chocolate. Gluten-free.
Ghyslain Signature Chocolates (Item #95755) – An assortment of chocolates that are one-of-a-kind hand-painted masterpieces made with the finest ingredients. Contains 12 unique designs per case, with vibrant colors and distinctive flavors like pistachio praline, amarena, and bananas foster, to name a few.
Assorted Sweet Street Desserts (Item #16655) – Sweet Street Desserts are pastry chef quality desserts that defrost beautifully straight from the freezer. Personalize them, creating your own signature dessert, by adding a simple garnish and sauce to WOW your guests. Product consists of 1 tray each: apple streusel, lemon berry bar, oreo bar and chocolate pecan bar.
Snicker Doodle Cookie Dough (Item #03749) – Serve freshly baked gourmet cookies without the hassle of making them from scratch. 100% real butter provides a rich, moist taste that has 3-5 day bake life when baked properly. Already pre-portioned – just take out the freezer, place on the sheet pan, and bake.
Gourmet Ingredients
We understand the unique pastry needs that arise in bustling kitchens. From the warmth of Boyajian Natural Peppermint Flavoring infusing a seasonal touch into your creations to the convenience of Mini Fillo Shells and 9″ Pie Shells easing the process of crafting comforting winter pies, we provide the essential tools to make dessert creation a breeze during the colder months. Let us be your partner in ensuring that the chill of winter doesn’t slow down the warmth and creativity flowing from your kitchen.
Here are just a few of our favorites to help with winter pastries:
Callebaut Ruby Couverture (Item #15798) – Ruby chocolate unlocks dazzling taste experiences due to its unique fresh berry taste. The 4th chocolate next to dark, milk and white it offers innovation ideas for the next generation of your confectionery, bakery, ice creams and desserts!
Turitella Chocolate Curls (Item #94049) – Turitella is created using a thin layer of perfectly tempered white and dark Belgian chocolate artfully presented in a modern, European style. This elegant chocolate decoration is beautifully crafted and ideal for up-scale plated desserts, tarts or cakes.
Boyajian Natural Peppermint (Item #93205) – The perfect natural peppermint flavor. Add to your favorite chocolate recipe, fudge, mint patties, candy recipes and ice creams.
Mini Fillo Shells (Item #90500) – Fill ’em up! It’s that easy to enjoy the delectable taste of fillo dough. Light, flaky layers of fillo are formed into homemade-looking mini pastry cups, then fully baked and frozen fresh. Fast, versatile and easy to use, Athens Mini Fillo Shells are ready to fill and serve with sweet or savory ingredients for appetizers, desserts, snacks and breakfasts.
9” Pie Shell (Item #90473) – This raw pie shell serves as the perfect canvas for your pies. The sky is the limit with what you choose to fill it!
Whether you’re opting for the easy button with our pre-made desserts or have a passionate pastry chef crafting sweet creations daily, there’s no denying the impact desserts have on your bottom line. Adding these delectable treats not only caters to diverse consumer preferences but also ensures increased profitability, making each dessert served a financial win for your establishment.
