Discover Local Wedding Dessert Bakers and Makers

by | Feb 2025

For those who can’t decide on a flavor, these mini cheesecakes from Cheesecake Funk serve up bite-sized bliss in many varieties.

For those who can’t decide on a flavor, these mini cheesecakes from Cheesecake Funk serve up bite-sized bliss in many varieties. Photos: Chris Emeott

Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory when it comes to wedding treats.

The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The tiered white wedding cake is no longer a given, and it’s ceding space to more varied terrain. Whether you want to scale a macaron tower or explore rolling hills of ice cream, modern weddings are letting couples choose their own adventures.

If you’re feeling a bit lost navigating this uncharted territory, don’t worry. We’ve discovered makers, bakers and vendors who are mapping new configurations for your wedding dessert destination.

Bring the elegance of a French patisserie to your wedding with Patrick’s Bakery & Café’s delectable dessert verrines. These beautifully layered mini-desserts are offered by the dozen and feature classic flavors, such as cheesecake, chocolate mousse, lemon and tiramisu. Patrick’s also offers a fresh fruit verrine with seasonal berries and Chantilly cream. But why stop at verrines? Elevate your dessert spread with a delightful assortment of mini pastries, including cookies, Danishes and truffles—also available by the dozen. Each item is crafted with French flair and attention to detail, ensuring your guests are treated to a truly indulgent experience. Patrick’s Bakery & Café, Edina; patricksbakerycafe.com

Add some artistic flair to your wedding dessert table with individual desserts from Patisserie Margo, known for its exquisite craftsmanship, elegant cupcakes, eclairs, rich chocolate mousse, creamy panna cotta shooters in a variety of flavors and cherry and lime tarts. The bakery also has an array of cookies and can even create a custom sugar cookie design. Patisserie Margo, Edina; patisseriemargomn.com

Macaron cake from Whisked Away Macarons.

Macaron cake from Whisked Away Macarons.

While cake will always be a classic wedding day tradition, why not indulge your guests with delicate, bite-sized treats that offer a range of flavors that are as colorful as your celebration? Whisked Away Macarons are expertly crafted and come in a variety of options from traditional vanilla bean to the more adventurous chai, lavender and matcha. Baker Allison Sriver creates delightful macaron towers that can also be made in your wedding colors. Whisked Away Macarons, Edina; whiskedawaymacarons.com

Consider giving a sweet nod to one of Minnesota’s iconic music makers—Prince. If you’re a fan of him and cheesecake, take your pick of over 15 cheesecake varieties. Founding owner and head baker of Cheesecake Funk, Vanessa Drews, worked at Paisley Park, where she would on occasion bring in her scrumptious desserts. They not only caught the attention of staff and musicians, Prince also took notice and was a fan and vocal proponent of her baked goods. Cheesecake Funk, Minnetonka; cheesecakefunk.com

We understand. This is one of the most important days of your life, and you want every bite and nibble to be perfect and elevated. Well, who says an ice cream sandwich can’t arrive to the party all dressed up and ready to wow guests? With more cookie and ice cream flavor combinations than you can count, consider offering guests a handful of sweet, classic yum. honey + milk, Minnetonka; honeyandmilkmn.com

Truffles from Painted Turtle Chocolatier.

Truffles from Painted Turtle Chocolatier.

What’s sweeter than fine chocolate? As of August, Painted Turtle Chocolatier is under new ownership, and owner Jackie Van Norden is excited to bring a fresh taste to this local mainstay. Consider its truffles, such as chocolate caramel, peanut butter, milk and dark chocolate, or create your own flavor profile with the chocolatiers, for a fun display or addition to your dessert table. Painted Turtle Chocolatier, Osseo; paintedturtlechocolatier.com

We get it. Sometimes, you just want a slice of decadent wedding cake. From a cutting cake to multitiered cakes—and even cupcake towers, Nadia Cakes can design just about any delicious dessert. This winner is beloved nationwide, and its owner Abby Jimenez is a Food Network Cupcake Wars winner and was also featured on TLC’s Fabulous Cakes. Nadia Cakes, Maple Grove and Woodbury; nadiacakes.com

There’s no taste like home, which makes it all the sweeter that a Plymouth ice cream icon is available, à la carte. If you’re looking to add Honey & Mackie’s to your invite list, consider renting out its ice cream cart for your special day. Complete with one to two professional scoopers and four ice cream flavors of your choosing (plus a smaller tub of sorbet), this ice cream social is perfect for warm-weather weddings. Plus, you can work with the pros to create your own custom ice cream flavor. Honey & Mackie’s, Plymouth; honeyandmackies.shopsettings.com

Nothing says love like a handmade pie—especially when it’s heart-shaped. For a dessert that’s as sweet and gushy as you’ll be on your wedding day, consider a curated pie table. These tasty pies come in a variety of sizes (including hand pies, little tarts, pie jars, pie pops and whole pies) and flavors—many of which are infused with local spirits. Plus, the flaky crust is a family recipe. Sara’s Tipsy Pies, Stillwater; sarastipsypies.com

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