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Best dinner party desserts to end the evening with a delicious sweet treat

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Hosting a dinner party is no easy task.

It is not just a question of a highly curated guest list. Ensuring the success of an evening filled with food, friends and merriment requires meticulous planning – from the menu and place settings down to the tablescaping theme.

In TV shows and films, it appears as if the hosts are able to whip up a festive spread and create an inherently cosy atmosphere with the click of their fingers. But that's far from the case. We've all learnt thes Upper East Side is not a true reflection of the time, energy and patience that goes into celebrating with your nearest and dearest. It’s time to bring your expectations back down to earth.

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