Recipes & Cooking Desserts & Baking 21 Adorable Bite-Size Desserts for Parties (or Anytime!) Bite size is the right size for these party-friendly treats. Make a batch or two for your next gathering. By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 22, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Karla Conrad The best treats come in small packages, as proven by this collection of the most adorable bite-size desserts ever created in our Test Kitchen. These itty-bitty desserts are as cute as pie, with tiny variations on cupcakes, brownies, cookies, tarts, and more. Their tiny size doesn't mean they're not big on flavor, and since they're so small, you can try a few different kinds for a fun dessert. 15 Mini Muffin Pan Appetizers That are a Cinch to Serve at Parties 01 of 21 Geode Cake Pops View Recipe Hannah Bigot Here's a cake pop decorating technique that really rocks! Excavate a wedge of the cake-and-frosting filling to allow room for geode-like rock candy filling. Decorative sugar completes the look for this bite-size dessert with a perfectly shimmery rim. 9 Creative Cake Pop Recipes to Match Your Party Theme 02 of 21 Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Minis View Recipe Karla Conrad Berries, lime, salt (by way of a crushed pretzel base)—the only thing missing from these tiny cheesecakes to make them 100% margarita knock-offs is the tequila. That means you don't need to worry about making these bite-size desserts for parties where kids will want to try them. 03 of 21 Sweet and Salty Chocolate Flowers View Recipe Matthew Clark Beat the clock with these springy, kid-friendly chocolate pretzels. The easy bite-size desserts require just 5 minutes in the oven. Get creative with your color combinations, or try peanut butter-filled candy-coated pieces if you prefer. 04 of 21 Coffee Cone Affogato View Recipe Hannah Bigot Ice cream sundae meets coffee break in this sippable, snackable, bite-size dessert idea. Chocolate-coated mini ice cream cones might be the cutest little mugs you'll ever drink from (and then devour). How to Melt Chocolate for Drizzling, Decorating, and More 05 of 21 Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies View Recipe Carson Downing We have total heart eyes for this bite-size dessert recipe. A rich yet light and fluffy peanut butter-cream cheese filling goes into a chocolate cookie crumb crust. Topped with homemade chocolate whipped cream, it's the perfect mini dessert recipe for parties. 06 of 21 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles View Recipe Karla Conrad Combine the goodness of chocolate chip cookies with the poppable proportion of candy truffles. Line your tray with parchment paper to make cleaning up the melted chocolate drips a breeze. Buy It: Reynolds Kitchens Unbleached Parchment Paper ($3, Walmart) 07 of 21 Nutty Honey Mini Rolls View Recipe Andy Lyons A buttery blend of honey, cinnamon, and toasted almonds transforms refrigerated crescent dough into a bite-size dessert (or sweet addition to your brunch spread). Top the treats with a swirl of homemade honey icing and even more chopped almonds. 6 Honey Desserts That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds 08 of 21 Mini Blueberry Pies View Recipe Blaine Moats Enjoy a taste of these itty-bitty blueberry pies baked in metal tart pans. Berries, sugar, and butter fill the flaky homemade piecrusts for a quintessential summertime bite-size dessert. Garnish the individual pies with lemon zest and a dollop of whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or ice cream. 09 of 21 Espresso Tarts View Recipe Karla Conrad Instant espresso powder and coffee liqueur punch up these warmly-spiced cocoa tarts. Start with a layer of espresso dough, fill with a brown sugar-sweetened melted chocolate mixture, then top with (you guessed it) more chocolate in the espresso-tinged ganache. 10 of 21 Lemon Curd Tassies View Recipe Blaine Moats Sweet-tart lemon curd is easier to make than you might think. Simply stir lemon juice and peel with a few pantry ingredients, then let it cool while these easy tassie crusts bake. Combine the two for a bite-size dessert that packs big citrus flavor. Buy It: Wilton Nonstick 3-Tier Cooling Rack ($21, Walmart) 11 of 21 No-Bake Truffle Treats View Recipe Blaine Moats Crushed cookies and melted chocolate bars are the stars of these easy, no-oven-required truffles. Please your entire party by serving a couple of our flavor variations: almond-cherry, pecan shortbread, peanut, and/or cocoa overload. Test Kitchen Tip Decorate with something that gives a nod to the flavors inside. Think crushed almonds for almond-cherry, chopped peanut butter-filled candy-coated pieces for peanut, or chocolate sprinkles for cocoa overload. 12 of 21 Mini Raspberry and White Chocolate Whoopie Pies View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Sandwich a layer of raspberry preserves and tangy mascarpone-white chocolate filling between these fluffy vanilla cookies. These whoopie pies can be made in advance and frozen for up to three months, so dessert is never too far away. Thaw for an hour in the fridge before taking a bite. 13 of 21 Mini Lemon Dreams View Recipe Sweet-tart fans, your cookie dreams are about to come to life. Bite into a miniature cupcake to discover a tangy lemon curd filling in addition to the lemon cream cheese frosting that sweetens the citrusy snack. The fancy bite-size desserts will make the perfect tea-time accompaniment. 14 of 21 Apple Pie Pops View Recipe Helen Norman There's not much that's better than warm apple pie. But how about warm apple pie you can eat on the go? These bite-size desserts have all the buttery crust and warmly-spiced apple goodness you crave, just in a more portable package. Bonus: No extra dishes to clean! Buy It: Sweet Creations 100-Count Cake Pop Sticks ($5, Walmart) 15 of 21 Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly This bite-sized dessert, made with cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate, becomes even more irresistible when covered with chocolate ganache and fresh berries. And since this mini treat is flourless, it's also a perfect dessert for your gluten-free friends. 16 of 21 Key Lime Pie Tassies View Recipe Andy Lyons When these one-bite, butter-pastry-crusted pies hit your taste buds, you'll be transported to the Florida Keys. For a dainty, showy garnish, top each dollop of homemade whipped cream with a few thin slivers of key lime zest. Key Lime Pie Smoothie 17 of 21 Baklava Tassies View Recipe Hannah Bigot Swap these bite-sized desserts for less mess (all the honey goodness is tucked neatly inside) and less stress (no need to fuss with layering finicky phyllo dough) for your traditional baklava recipe. It offers just as much walnutty goodness as the classic version and takes just 25 minutes to prepare. 18 of 21 Pumpkin Pie Pops View Recipe Hannah Bigot Sugar, spice, and everything nice—including plenty of creamy pumpkin puree—are hiding inside these festive pie pops. For an extra sweet touch, brush the piecrust with milk and sprinkle on a combination of pumpkin pie spice and sugar before popping the pan in your oven. 16 Cute Desserts on a Stick That Make Treat Time Even More Fun 19 of 21 Mini Maple-Pecan Pies View Recipe Andy Lyons Pecan pie is a must during the fall, and these adorable bite-size dessert feature the sweet, nutty taste you know and love, plus the flavor of pure maple syrup. Reduced-fat ingredients keep the mini muffin-tin recipe under 200 calories per serving. The 28 Best Fall Dessert Recipes for Cool Weather Baking 20 of 21 Frozen Coco-Coffee Bites View Recipe Andy Lyons Breakfast or dessert? We'll let you decide. Toasted coconut and crushed graham crackers form the crust on these small freezer sweets, while vanilla, espresso, and cinnamon perk up the cream cheese topping. 21 of 21 Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups View Recipe Matthew Clark Whether you bake a batch to combat the shivers of snow season or serve them in the summer heat, these mini muffin tin cookie cups will satisfy. Plus, how cute are those pretzel "handles"? Test Kitchen Tip If you're lucky enough to have leftover chocolate ganache after filling the 64 "mugs," drizzle some over your next bowl of ice cream or use it as a makeshift fondue for dunking fruit. Desserts for Celebrations No party or holiday celebration, big or small, is complete without a dessert to indulge in. Give love to everyone with 52 Valentine's Day desserts—there's sure to be a few you can't resist on this list! If it's an impromptu gathering, these five-ingredient dessert recipes are fast but still very delicious. Warm up winter chills with the cutest treats that will make everyone smile. Celebrating a birthday? We have 25 cakes that are just right for decorating and blowing out candles. The luck of the Irish is with you, no matter where you come from, with 33 St Patrick's Day sweets to choose from. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit