14 Miniature Desserts To Make In A Snap
Miniature desserts are a trend that simply won’t go away. These perfectly portioned recipes make for a delicious single-serving treat. They also make quick, easy snacks to bring to a party on short notice. Try these bite-sized desserts that are cute enough for any occasion.
Beignet Bites
If you want to make these fluffy, delicious New Orleans staple at home, all you have to do is buy a tin of refrigerated biscuits and fry ’em. You don’t have to use a lot of oil. Just an inch or two of vegetable or canola oil will work just fine to get these yummy treats sizzling. They’re perfect for brunch or a morning snack. Sprinkle some powdered sugar or cocoa powder for presentation.
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Boston Cream Cookie Cups
It is just as delicious as it is cute. This creamy classic is made with a basic cake recipe baked in a muffin tin and instant vanilla pudding that cuts prep time in half. Melt heavy cream and semi-sweet chips in the microwave for 20 seconds to drizzle on top for a mouthwatering finish. If you’re struggling to think of a way to impress your mom this Mother’s Day, try presenting her a tray of these babies.
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Mini Cherry Pies
This fun take on cherry pie only calls for 4 ingredients: store-bought pie crust, cherry pie filling, an egg, and sprinkling sugar. It’s delicious on a summer day. Create your own unique braid for the top crust or simply lay it flat and carve a cute design into it. Wrap it up as a gift and hide it where your crush will find it!
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Churro Bites
They’re tiny and they taste just like the churros from Disneyland. Grab yourself some boxed angel food cake, sugar, cinnamon, and frying oil. The method to this is tossing cubes of delicious angel food cake into the fryer like doughnuts and then covering them in cinnamon sugar. It creates a yummy presentation and only takes about fifteen minutes to fry up and serve.
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Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
Oreos, Oreos, Oreos! This recipe is as easy as buying your favorite snack cookies and 12 ounces of cream choose. The crust is made of crushed Oreos and melted butter, and the filling is a silky blend of cookies and cream. These bad boys will be finished baking in half an hour, and by the time it’s done refrigerating you’ll bite into cool, fluffy heaven. A little whipped cream and mini snack Oreos on top give it an adorable finishing touch.
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Cannoli Cups
If you have a thing for Italian pastries but don’t have the time to be Giada De Laurentiis, then this is for you. These classy cups are made with refrigerated pie dough and the filling is a rich, creamy blend of ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar. Dip the cups in melted chocolate and roll them in crushed pistachio for a traditional mini Italian treat. You can also decorate them with chocolate chips on top and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Here’s a great Easter treat. If your schedule can’t accommodate making a cake from scratch, then grab a box of moist yellow cake mix, pineapple juice, and brown sugar to be on your way to making these cute, delicious cakes in a wink. If the package doesn’t instruct you to use pineapple juice instead of water, absolutely ignore it. Pineapple juice and spiced rum pack the sponge with flavor. Layer the pineapples and cherries the same way you would a normal recipe, except in a muffin tin! Make sure to get a jumbo muffin tin as pineapple slices typically don’t fit in a regular-sized one.
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Classic Mini Cheesecake
This basic cheesecake recipe is simple and a perfect starting point for experimenting with different flavors. Take cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Crushed graham cracker makes the traditional crust delectable. From here, you can try any flavor you want – lemon, key lime, mint, raspberry, et cetera – or keep this recipe as your go-to when you need to make a party dessert on short notice. Garnish them with fresh berries for extra presentation points.
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Apple Pie Cookies
So much yum! These adorable mini pie cookies have the delicious caramel flavor of a homemade pie with all the convenience of making cookies. Roll out store-bought pie crust and coat it in a generous layer of apple pie filling. You can cut the second pie crust into strips to create a beautiful pattern, or simply lay it flat on top and carve designs later. Once you have your pie covered up nicely, use a circle cutter to pop out cookie-sized pies. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top after baking. It will smell amazing.
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Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes
The key part of this recipe is a mini Bundt pan. These can be bought on Amazon or even at Walmart. The look and color of these cakes fit in perfectly at an Easter party or spring get-together. Tip: skip the time of making a cake from scratch and grab a box of carrot cake mix. The cream cheese frosting is made from, you guessed it – cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Garnish with raisins or chocolate chips!
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Apple Pops
They’re delightful, delicious, and better for you than real lollipops! Use a melon baller to scoop out apple rounds and then stick each one with a lollipop stick (you can find these at Michael’s or Walmart – if all else fails, try Amazon). The candy coating is a simple sugar formula. Take white sugar, water, lemon juice, and your favorite food color to a saucepan and heat to 300 degrees (a candy thermometer works best here). Simply dip, freeze, and repeat. Two coats should be enough for yummy candy that’s brittle on the outside and juicy on the inside.
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Red Velvet Cake Minis
Classy, dapper-looking, and decadent. It might go without saying at this point, but boxed cake mix will save you half the time. Plus, there’s no special pan or mold required here – simply prepare and bake it the same way you would a traditional red velvet cake and then use circle cutters to transform it into “mini” cakes! A thick, creamy mascarpone-based frosting will take this dish from “ooh” to “ah”.
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Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Chewy, gooey, and delicious. Crescent dinner roll dough, cream cheese frosting, and a warm, buttery, cinnamon center make these treat achievable in minutes. Start by spreading the crescent dough out on a flat surface. Pinch the seams together, and then coat the entire sheet of dough with your yummy cinnamon filling. Use a pizza cutter to easily divide the dough into slices you can roll up into adorable cinnamon swirls. Drizzle cream cheese frosting on top when cool. They make for the perfect weekend breakfast treat.
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Lemon Flower Tarts
Perfect any occasion, be it Mother’s Day, baby showers, Easter, or a simple girl’s day, these lemon tarts are a breeze to make. Use a flower-shaped cookie-cutter to pop out each mini pie from a ready to roll pie crust. Place the flowers in your muffin tin, dollop each one with sunny lemon curd, and voila! Dust with powdered sugar for a daisy look. The smooth, lemony filling and tender crust is mouthwateringly good.
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Mini S’mores
This summer classic is completed with melted chocolate, marshmallow creme, and graham crackers (surprised?). Take half of the graham crackers and dip them in chocolate, then the other half will be dipped in marshmallow creme, and then sandwich them together like a big kiss. Coat the final product in more chocolate to create a solid, chewy bite. For extra rich flavor, try mixing peanut butter into the marshmallow creme.
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