Cheers to desserts that you don't have to share! We have 50+ mini desserts that are perfectly sized for one. No more sharing, no more handling massive cakes, and no more waiting for huge pies to bake. These mini sweets are perfect in more ways than one. Give these recipes a try today because you deserve your very own, flawless dessert.
Mini Tiramisu Cups
Mini tiramisu cup is one of my favorite mini desserts for the summer, an easy individual dessert for a crowd. Tiramisu is also one of the most famous Italian desserts and now you can enjoy it in bite-sized form! And what's more, it's a no-bake mini dessert you can make in under 20 minutes. Ladyfingers are topped with light mascarpone cream, and rich espresso coffee, and dusted with a touch of chocolate cocoa powder.
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Moist mini blueberry muffins are the ultimate cute small dessert or perfect portable breakfast, the best blueberry desserts in my view. Furthermore, this easy mini muffins recipe is made from only a few easy-to-find ingredients, and a full batch takes less than 15 minutes to bake. The only issue is how many of them you'll want to eat.
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Mini Pie Crust
Once you try this incredibly quick, easy, and super flaky homemade mini pie crust recipe, you will never want to buy those sad-looking supermarket mini pie shells ever again! This all-butter individual pie shell recipe is based on my 3 ingredients pie crust that is absolutely delicious and requires no fancy tools. There is also no need to blind bake these mini crusts and they work perfectly for tartlets, mini pies, and mini quiche! Find filling ideas in the recipe.
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Mini Brownie Bites
There can't be many people in the world who don't love brownies. Certainly, baking brownies is one of my favorite things to do, and brownie bites are the perfect mini-chocolate desserts to make for parties, snacks, and more.
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Banana Mini Muffins
What better way to use over-ripe bananas than super moist banana mini muffins? What's more, this easy mini dessert recipe has less than 10 ingredients and takes under 30 minutes to make. I love to throw in some chopped walnuts or pecans before baking for some added crunch.
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Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts
Hokkaido baked cheese tarts are the ultimate rich and creamy Japanese desserts with crunchy shortcrust tart base and distinct sweet and savory cheesy filling. Pâte Sablée aka Sweet shortcrust pastry tart filled with a combination of creamy, sweet, and savory dairy and cheese products such as heavy cream, Philadephia cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. You will love it, one of the best finger desserts ever!
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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Sometimes, simplicity is the key to success. White chocolate covered strawberries are ideal mini desserts for a date night, holiday's, or an anniversary. They take minutes to make (learn how to melt chocolate perfectly) and taste utterly divine.
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Financiers
Elegant French financiers are long finger cakes made with nut flour and browned butter, and you can have so much fun with flavor combinations.
Their cute and dainty rectangular shape is said to be reminiscent of bars of gold, hence their name. Serve these little tea cakes in the afternoon with a hot drink or as petit fours after dinner.
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Choux Au Craquelin
Once you have mastered choux pastry, there are so many mini desserts you can make and fill them with various creams eg. vanilla bean pastry cream. And adding a layer of craquelin to the cream puffs turns them into utterly irresistible crispy choux au caquelin.
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Eclairs
Eclairs are another sweet finger food recipe you have to try. Long and elegant, eclairs are also made from classic choux pastry baked until golden brown and ready to be filled. I love them with creamy mascarpone frosting inside or whipped chocolate ganache. And for a final flourish, dip them in melted chocolate afterward.
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Mini Pavlova
My signature mini pavlova dessert with raspberries has the most perfect crunchy texture on the outside and marshmallow texture inside! Pavlova is naturally gluten-free, in fact, the recipe uses only a few ingredients you probably already have at home.
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Macarons
Macarons are the ultimate dainty bite-sized dessert. Almond meringue cookies are sandwiched together with filling and there's simply nothing prettier. If you looking for pretty mini desserts for a baby shower or special event, look no further!
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Mini Carrot Cakes
Carrot cake has the best texture, I'm sure you'll agree. Crazy moist and topped with soft, silky cream cheese frosting, it's one of my favorites. This mini dessert version of carrot cake is the perfect individual-size portion for the dessert table, you'll love it!
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Mini Tart Shells
This Pâte Sablée aka Sweet shortcrust pastry makes the perfect French tart shells to use for your favorite tartlets, be it chocolate tart, lemon tart, or any fruit tart! Pâte Sablée is a delicious, buttery shortcrust that is sweet but not too sweet, a melt-in-the-mouth pastry dough that can turn any dessert into fancy French patisserie-like goodness! Making French shortcrust pastry - whether it is full-sized tart cases or mini tartlets like this recipe - is one of the baking basics definitely worth mastering as a home baker!
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Homemade Ferrero Rocher
This Homemade Ferrero Rocher recipe is seriously the most delicious chocolate bonbon ever: a whole roasted hazelnut in the heart, a delicious creamy hazelnut filling around, all covered with chocolate and crunchy hazelnut pieces. Some might even say better than store-bought.
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Classic Madeleines
Surely the best mini dessert to serve with coffee, French Madelines are dainty, sweet, and super tasty. These soft mini cakes are also really easy to make, and what's more, they are super versatile and can be flavored in many ways. All you'll need is a madeleine pan to make these classic shell-shaped cakes and no fancy ingredients.
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Mini Bundt Cakes
Whether you prefer fruity, nutty, tangy, or chocolatey desserts, you'll find a favorite amongst my 25 different flavor combinations of mini bundt cakes, made in mini! Cute and versatile and with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, what's not to love?
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Mini Strawberry Tartlets
These are the ultimate mini strawberry tartlets with vanilla custard, also called Tarte aux Fraises in French. The mini tarts consist of a Pâte Sablée shortcrust pastry filled with silky vanilla custard (pastry cream), topped with a super easy whipped cream decoration, and sweet, fresh strawberries.
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Baked Blueberry donuts with blueberry glaze
These are the ultimate baked blueberry donuts with blueberry glaze that is bursting with lovely natural blueberry flavor! The donuts are crazy moist and delicious, and on top of the glaze, they are also filled with blueberries, you will love them!
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Pie Crust Cookies
Ever wonder what to make with leftover pie dough? The scraps lying on your counter will never again be thrown away or languish in the fridge with no purpose. Instead, make these delectable little buttery cookies for the perfect mini treat.
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Pumpkin Hand Pies
With creamy pumpkin filling and a buttery, flaky crust, these adorable Pumpkin Hand Pies are a fun and easy dessert to add to your Thanksgiving dinner table. A portable alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie, you won't want to stop at just one of these addictive mini pumpkin shape pies!
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Beignets
Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are fun to make and hard to resist! Their light, sweet, and pillowy texture make them the perfect treat to enjoy any time of day: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Top them with sugar, fill them with cream, or dip them in your morning coffee.
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Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cake
These delicious mini pumpkin bundt cakes with Maple Glaze are the perfect quick and easy individual-size dessert to get your holiday season started this year! Packed with perfectly spiced pumpkin and topped with a divine buttery maple glaze they are moist, tender, and oh so yummy!
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Brighten up your world with a burst of citrusy bliss with these easy-to-make and delectably delicious Italian lemon ricotta cookies! With their soft melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfect balance of tangy to sweet, these lemon cookies are a true delight!
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Mini Strawberry Pies
If you like strawberries with a creamy filling and buttery pastry, then you are going to fall in love with these mini strawberry pies! Just imagine fresh strawberries on top of a divine little cream pie with a super flaky crust!
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Mini Peanut Butter Cups
These Mini Peanut Butter Cups are the perfect chocolatey and peanut buttery easy and quick mini desserts. Makes a great gift and tastes great right out of the fridge.
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Apple Cinnamon Dumplings
This easy apricot apple air fryer dumplings recipe teams the fruity taste of apples and apricots with warm autumn flavors. They are rich warm, and taste incredible.
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Brazilian Brigadeiro
Brazilian Brigadeiro is Brazil's version of chocolate truffles. It is made with Brazilian chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder. They are smaller in size than truffles and have a gooey texture.
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Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecake is going to be a crowd-pleaser! It perfectly combines mint and chocolate flavors in one irresistible bite.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cups
Strawberry Shortcake Cups are perfect for spring and summer entertaining. It is stacked with the goodness of a sponge cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies offer a fun twist to a Thanksgiving classic dessert recipe. These tiny treats can satisfy your sweet tooth craving without overindulging!
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Lemon Butter Cookies
Lemon Butter Cookies are fresh and vibrant. It is a light dessert that you can enjoy without guilt, especially if you love anything lemon on your dessert.
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Blackberry Tarts
Blackberry Tarts are made with a shortbread cookie-like crust that is buttery in texture. You can make the blackberry filling with fresh or frozen blackberries, so you can enjoy this dessert all year round.
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Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse
Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse is another no-bake treat that is extra indulgent and delicious. Celebrate any occasion with this decadent dessert in a mini version perfect for individual serving!
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Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats
Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats is a no-bake dessert that is made for cheesecake lovers. The bars combine crunchy and creamy in one, while topped with your favorite berries.
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Carrot Cake Energy Balls
Carrot Cake Energy Balls are the perfect bite-sized treat that's made with good-for-you ingredients. It has the sweetness and spice of carrot cake, but is made easier to enjoy on the go!
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Blueberry Coffee Cake is made with basic pantry ingredients. If you can't get enough of blueberries, try this recipe to enjoy with friends and family (or on your own!).
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Passion Fruit Bars
Passion Fruit Bars feels like tropical heaven in every bite. It is made with a shortbread cookie crust and a gooey layer of passion fruit filling that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Bites
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites are a new but equally delicious way to enjoy your cheesecake. They come in bite-sized pieces and a chocolate shell coating that is decadent and delicious!
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Mini Ice Cream Pies
Mini Ice Cream Pies is the ultimate summertime dessert. Get excited as these are super easy to make and you'll devour them just as quickly!
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Raspberry Swirl Mini Cheesecake
Raspberry Swirl Mini Cheesecake is an elegant dessert that you can make ahead. It's the perfect dessert to impress your guests on any occasion, especially for raspberry fans!
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Lemon Posset
Lemon Posset perfectly delivers the richness of the cream and the bright tartness of the lemon. And it's only made with three ingredients to bring that ultra, silky smooth texture!
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Chocolate Mug Cake
Chocolate Mug Cake is the easiest chocolate cake you will ever make! It's ready in two minutes and you can enjoy a deliciously rich and moist single-serve treat!
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Coffee Truffles
Coffee Truffles is a rich, creamy, and decadent dessert. It is a luxurious treat that combines chocolate and coffee while using only a total of four ingredients.
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Oreo Cheesecake Balls
Oreo Cheesecake Balls is a crowd-pleasing treat that makes every bite enjoyable. This dessert offers the richness of Oreos and the lightness of cheesecake.
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Espresso Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
Espresso Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is a warm and cozy dessert. It's got all the flavors you come to love and is perfect for a year-round celebration!
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French Canele Recipe
French Canele is a classic French pastry dessert with vanilla custard filling. It is elegant, decadent, and oh-so-satisfying!
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No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
Indulge in nostalgia with these edible cookie dough bites – the perfect no-bake, hassle-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Crafted from just 7 simple ingredients, the dough is infused with aromatic vanilla and generously studded with mini chocolate chips, offering a delightful mix of buttery goodness and chocolatey crunch.
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No Bake Cheesecake Bites
If you are looking for the perfect fruity dessert to impress guests at your next birthday party, celebration, or gathering, these no-bake cheesecake bites are just what you are looking for. Made with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, they are a fun, bite-sized treat that all ages will love!
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Apple Roses with Puff Pastry
If you have been looking for an elegant treat to add to your dessert table, these easy apple roses with puff pastry are just what you have been looking for! Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a light and flaky puff pastry crust, this dessert isn’t just eye-catching but mouthwateringly delicious.
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Pear Puff Pastry Tarts
Made with fresh pears and a flaky, sweet puff pastry crust, these pear puff pastry tarts will undoubtedly be the talk among your family and friends! Using just six basic ingredients, this 10-step easy pear tart recipe is the perfect go-to when you need a simple yet eye-catching treat to impress your guests.
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Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danish
This easy Philadelphia cream cheese puff pastry Danish tart recipe will be the talk of the table at your next fancy breakfast party or brunch! Made with flaky puff pastry, cream cheese filling, and fresh berries, they aren't just tasty but absolutely beautiful. If you have been looking for the perfect puff pastry with cream cheese filling recipe to turn heads and satisfy the taste buds, look no further!
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More From Spatula Desserts
Baby bakers can have fun with these easy dessert recipes for kids that are tasty as well as simple to create! Encourage your kids to become pros in the kitchen from a young age with these delicious sweet treats.
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Best Sweet Bread Recipes
These are the best sweet bread recipes to bake when you want a soft and pillowy bite of deliciousness. From classic sweet bread recipes with yeast to easy, quick breads that are closer to sweetened bread cakes, you'll find them all here.
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Best Fruit Desserts
Love fruit? Here are the best fruit desserts to enjoy at any time of the year. From easy fruit dessert recipes to showstopper cakes and desserts, I'll show you step-by-step how to make them.
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This article was originally published as the Top 31 Best Mini Desserts at Spatula Desserts.
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