Desserts & Novelties

desserts
pear tree’s famous
finger sweets & cookies
.95 each (minimum 1 dz.)

chefs variety may include:

  • fudgy brownies
  • rocky road brownies
  • raspberry-raisin bars
  • coconut dream bars
  • cheesecake squares
  • lemon bars
  • s’mores bars
  • apricot-almond bars
  • peanut butter chocolate bars
  • chocolate chip
  • oatmeal raisin
  • sugar cookies
  • toffee crunch cookies
  • peanut butter cookies 

specialty cakes (all cakes serve 14-16)

  • chocolate truffle cake  40.00
    flourless chocolate cake overpoured with ganache
  • three layer chocolate cake  45.00
    homemade chocolate cake with chocolate fudge filling 
    & chocolate buttercream frosting
  • raspberry lemon dream cake  45.00
    lemon cake with raspberry puree & lemon mousse
  • 24-karrot cake  45.00
    moist carrot cake with walnuts & pineapple, filled & finished with cream cheese frosting
  • mocha latte 50.00
    chocolate mocha cake with an espresso cheesecake layer in the center,
    & filled with a light coffee mousse
  • banana walnut and caramel cake  45.00
    banana cake with layers of chocolate mouse, iced with caramel buttercream,
    chocolate shards, & walnuts 

specialty pies

  • cheesecake  50.00 (serves 12-14)
    blueberry, caramel apple, cherry, chocolate chip, oreo, & turtle
  • country pies  16.00  (serves 8)
    apple, blueberry, cherry, pecan, strawberry, & key lime 20.00
  • homemade pear or apple crisp
    baked to perfection with a streusel topping 40.00 (serves 12-14)

more desserts
specialty cookies & pastries

fancy cookies 13.95/pound
(one pound minimum- about 25 cookies)

  • macadamia nut lime drops
  • crescents
  • thumbprints
  • coconut cookies
  • chocolate shortbread shapes
  • vanilla bean rounds
  • chocolate macaroons
  • coconut macaroons
  • pistachio bullets
  • pecan sandies
  • almond or walnut shortbread
  • ginger snaps
  • maple walnut
  • chocolate chunk
  • orange chocolate sandwich
  • butter twists

mini’s & novelties
(3 dozen minimum-1 dozen each kind)

mini pastries  24.00/dozen

  • lemon curd tarts
  • key lime tartlettes
  • pineapple custard tarts
  • espresso ganache tartlettes 
  • mini cheesecake with fruit
  • fresh fruit tarts with custard
  • chocolate cups with fresh fruit 
  • mango chocolate squares 
  • apple filo tarts
  • mixed nut tarts
  • chocolate fudge hearts
  • rugelach
  • cannoli 
  • eclairs  

novelties  14.00/dozen  

  • white or milk chocolate dipped biscotti
  • dipped & decorated oreos
  • dipped & decorated pretzel rings 
  • chocolate drizzled rice krispie treats (18.00/dozen)
  • caramel pretzel rods (23.00/dozen)
  • chocolate dipped halvah (20.00/dozen)
  • chocolate dipped strawberries, pineapple, apricots,
    oranges, apples, bananas, & grapes (market price)

fancy pastries
30.00/dozen
(half dozen of any one kind minimum)

  • chocolate coffee cup
  • raspberry ganache
  • chocolate truffle
  • opera torte
  • mango mousse
  • chocolate mousse dome
  • raspberry mousse
  • fancy chocolate macaroon
  • mona lisa
  • hazelnut tartlette

custom sweets available ...
just ask!
 

special occasion cakes
beautifully decorated (baked & priced to order) 

  • two layer sheet cakes available in:
    yellow, white, chocolate, banana & carrot 
  • mousse fillings include:
    chocolate, white chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, apricot, & almond 
  • other fillings include:
    lemon curd, chocolate fudge, cream cheese, bavarian custard, whipped ganache & cannoli
    fresh fruit fillings available
  • frostings include:
    white buttercream, chocolate buttercream, mocha buttercream, & whipped cream

quarter sheet (20 servings)
half sheet (30-40 servings)
three quarter (50-60 servings)
full sheet (80 servings)


    Need help serving? Staff quoted upon request & subject to availability

    the fine print …

    • minimum order is 8 persons.
    • delivery charges are based upon proximity to pear tree kitchen
    • all luncheon orders are requested by noon of the day prior, or subject to availability.
    • cancellations are accepted until noon of the day prior or upon discretion of the kitchen.
    • orders are subject to 7.5 % illinois sales tax unless a tax exempt certificate is provided.
    • every effort will be made to accommodate last minute changes & cancellations, with a possible surcharge assessed