28 Bite-Size, Party-Ready Dessert Recipes
While traditional sweets work well for dinner parties, cocktail parties call for finger foods. 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. 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
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Fruity Pebbles Macarons
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Apple Pie Wonton Cups
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No-Bake Raspberry Mousse Tartlets
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Mini Cranberry Apple Tartlets
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Oreo Macarons
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Mini Apple Dumplings
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Pecan Pie Shooters
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Red Velvet Melting Moments
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Brown Butter Funfetti Cupcake Push Pops
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Pumpkin Tassies With Chocolate Drizzle
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Strawberries and Cream Amaretti Thumbprints
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Dark Chocolate Pudding Shots
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Lemon Meringue Pie Bites
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Peach Pie Pops
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Lavender, Rose, and Chamomile Macarons
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Key Lime Pie Mousse Bites
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Mini PB&J Cupcakes
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Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets
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Brie and Fig Jam Pie Bites
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
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Chocolate Mousse and Brownie Trifle Shots
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Iced Oatmeal Cookie Apple Pie Bites
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Tartlets
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Mint Chocolate Chip Macarons
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Caramel Pecan Pie Bites
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