While traditional sweets work well for dinner parties, cocktail parties call for finger foods [1]. Petite portions are ideal for a few reasons: most guests won't want to eat an entire slice of pie, miniature desserts typically appear more elegant, and perhaps most importantly, it's best to keep the spread to that which can be eaten with a glass of wine or cocktail in hand [2]. Keep reading for 28 recipes that fit the bill.
Gluten-Free Vegan Banoffee Pie Bites
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Raspberry Macarons
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Mini Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecakes
Get the recipe: mini pumpkin goat cheese cheesecakes [6]
Fruity Pebbles Macarons
Get the recipe: Fruity Pebbles macarons [7]
Apple Pie Wonton Cups
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No-Bake Raspberry Mousse Tartlets
Get the recipe: no-bake raspberry mousse tartlets [9]
Mini Cranberry Apple Tartlets
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Oreo Macarons
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Mini Apple Dumplings
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Pecan Pie Shooters
Get the recipe: pecan pie shooters [13]
Red Velvet Melting Moments
Get the recipe: red velvet melting moments [14]
Brown Butter Funfetti Cupcake Push Pops
Get the recipe: brown butter funfetti cupcake push pops [15]
Pumpkin Tassies With Chocolate Drizzle
Get the recipe: pumpkin tassies with chocolate drizzle [16]
Strawberries and Cream Amaretti Thumbprints
Get the recipe: strawberries and cream amaretti thumbprints [17]
Dark Chocolate Pudding Shots
Get the recipe: dark chocolate pudding shots [18]
Lemon Meringue Pie Bites
Get the recipe: lemon meringue pie bites [19]
Peach Pie Pops
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Lavender, Rose, and Chamomile Macarons
Get the recipe: lavender, rose, and chamomile macarons [21]
Key Lime Pie Mousse Bites
Get the recipe: key lime pie mousse bites [22]
Mini PB&J Cupcakes
Get the recipe: mini pb&j cupcakes [23]
Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets
Get the recipe: strawberry cheesecake tartlets [24]
Brie and Fig Jam Pie Bites
Get the recipe: brie and fig jam pie bites [25]
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Get the recipe: mini pumpkin pies [26]
Chocolate Mousse and Brownie Trifle Shots
Get the recipe: chocolate mousse and brownie trifle shots [27]
Iced Oatmeal Cookie Apple Pie Bites
Get the recipe: iced oatmeal cookie apple pie bites [28]
Salted Caramel Chocolate Tartlets
Get the recipe: salted caramel chocolate tartlets [29]
Mint Chocolate Chip Macarons
Get the recipe: mint chocolate chip macarons [30]
Caramel Pecan Pie Bites
Get the recipe: caramel pecan pie bites [31]