19 BEST MINI DESSERTS RECIPES – AWESOME FINGER DESSERTS IDEAS

When planning a gathering, consider offering your attendees a selection of savory small bites to enjoy as they anticipate the start of the main festivities.

These can be mini bundt cakes,  mini key lime pies, mini caramel apple pies, mini pumpkin cheesecakes, and other mini muffins. 

To help you with this, here’s a list of 19 delightful bite-sized sweet treats that are bound to be a hit!

Indulge in these delightful keto-friendly strawberry mini tarts that are both quick and simple to prepare, ready in just 30 minutes. They are a fantastic choice for a summer treat! These tarts are not only low in carbs but are also a healthier dessert option.

Growing up, anything strawberry-flavored was my go-to, and this love has stayed with me. Strawberries are timeless in their appeal, making them an ideal main component for a variety of sweet and savory recipes.

A personal favorite of mine is this exquisite Strawberry Tart, where the combination of succulent strawberries and Greek yogurt cream is just heavenly.

I’m excited to share this effortless recipe for keto mini strawberry tarts. They feature a sweet and creamy filling, a crisp base, topped with fresh strawberries, and their miniature size adds an extra charm.

If you don’t have mini tart pans, no worries – this recipe is versatile and works just as well in a cake or tart pan.

For a simple yet elegant dessert, these no-bake treats are a fantastic option, especially during warm summer days. They are not only quick to whip up but incredibly delicious as well.

These keto strawberry mini tarts are filled with a delightful strawberry mousse made with Greek yogurt and a low-carb, sugar-free strawberry jam. The strawberry mousse offers a light, fluffy texture, packed with flavor, making these mini tarts a delightful treat.

Delight in these single-serving Mini Pavlovas, each with a crisp texture and crowned with cream cheese frosting, accompanied by fresh berries. Their keto, low-carb, and sugar-free nature allows for indulgence without any guilt.

Recently, to celebrate my youngest son completing his speech therapy and to add a special touch to our Sunday family lunch, I decided to whip up these miniature pavlovas. They also served as a perfect treat for my son’s therapist.

Pavlovas may seem challenging, but they’re quite simple once you master the technique. Essentially, a pavlova is a meringue base topped with whipped cream and fruits.

While there are countless pavlova recipes and topping variations, I chose to use a cream cheese frosting and garnish these minis with fresh berries. However, feel free to experiment with other fruits like kiwi, banana, peach, or mango.

I prefer preparing the pavlova meringue the night before serving. The process is mostly hands-off, letting the mixer work its magic on the egg whites.

Adding a sweetener, in this case, Granulated Stevia Sweetener, transforms the mixture into a thick, glossy cream. Then, it’s simply baked.

For shaping, you can pipe the meringue into circles on a baking sheet, or alternatively, use spoons to drop and shape meringue dollops. Both methods yield equally delicious results.

These delightful Tangy Blueberry Mascarpone Mini Tarts, crafted with readily available puff pastry and a unique tangerine curd, are sure to be a hit with your guests.

They’re not only a favorite dessert for their lightness and extraordinary taste but also have an elegance that’s perfect for impressing dinner guests.

Recently, I received an abundance of tangerines from my father-in-law. Not being a huge fan myself, and with only my youngest son enjoying them, we initially made tangerine juice. Yet, with so many left, I was inspired to find a new use for them before they spoiled.

Thus, I came up with these simple-to-make, individually-sized blueberry mascarpone mini tarts, featuring a three-layer structure and a puff pastry base.

The core is filled with a delightful tangerine curd, topped with a layer of exquisite mascarpone frosting — my personal favorite — and crowned with frozen blueberries, all set in mini tart pans.

Can you switch up the fruit or add a garnish of mint leaves or edible flowers? Absolutely, feel free to experiment!

As for the tangerine curd, it’s entirely possible to substitute or omit it. Lemon curd is a great alternative, or you could simply use mascarpone frosting and fruit.

Now, these decadent, irresistible treats are ready for everyone to enjoy. Whip up a batch soon – they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

These ultimate DIY energy bars are wonderfully easy and suitable for everyone, including those who are new to the kitchen.

They’re an excellent choice to begin your day with a boost, especially when paired with yogurt and fresh fruits such as strawberries and bananas.

They also make for a wholesome midday snack, perfect during tea breaks. What’s more, they’re a cost-effective alternative to the pricey health bars you’d find in stores.

Divide the bars into 12 equal portions and enjoy each delightful piece.

Treat yourself to these irresistible Chocolate Lovers’ Muffins, a dream come true for anyone who adores both chocolate and muffins.

Simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and a duo of chocolate types come together in a straightforward recipe. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these mouth-watering goodies.

Perfect for a morning treat, a convenient snack, or a delightful after-dinner dessert. Think about preparing a second batch to store in the freezer – it’s a decision you’ll certainly appreciate later!

Savor the charm of these petite apple pies, a timeless sweet treat perfect for any moment. Crafted in a muffin tin, these pies boast a rich, buttery puff pastry exterior, encasing a scrumptiously sticky apple center.

Adorned with an artistic pie crust top, their appeal is enhanced further. Emitting a tantalizing apple spice scent, they are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven.

Ideal for any social event, be it as a starter or a dessert, these mini pies are both simple to prepare and a joy to consume. Their small size ensures they’re the perfect treat for satisfying your sweet cravings.

These tiny delights are just the right size for children to conveniently take on the go. For added ease, opt for ready-made puff pastry for the crust. Engaging in the creation of decorative puff pastry toppers is a delightful activity my kids and I cherish.

It’s a delightful way to spend family time together.

In the summer, we avoid using the oven, leading us to transform our beloved Key Lime Pie recipe into mini frozen pies. These delightful no-bake creations are enrobed in chocolate and garnished with extra zest, ensuring each bite delivers the vibrant flavor of key lime.

For Kimmy’s birthday, which seems like it was either last year or the year before – time really does blur – I whipped up these charming mini rainbow ice cream cakes. It’s funny, every year she gets older, yet I feel my mindset remains unchanged.

Now, I have a strong opinion about desserts lacking chocolate (basically, they should be a no-go!), so I couldn’t resist adding a twist of chocolate brownie crust to these delightful vanilla and lemon rainbow ice cream mini cakes.

As someone with a deep fondness for chocolate, if you’re anywhere close to a Veggie Grill, chances are you’ve indulged in their vegan chocolate parfait quite a bit.

This recipe I’m sharing has a resemblance to the chocolate pudding used in Veggie Grill’s parfait. However, I’ve chosen to serve it in cookie cups instead of the traditional pie crust, mainly because I’m not too keen on pie crusts.

Plus, there’s this delightful moment in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” where Willy Wonka eats his teacup after drinking the tea, which I find quite whimsical and inspiring for this creation.

Enjoy the delightful taste of strawberry shortcake, perfectly moist and fluffy, while being completely vegan and gluten-free.

Experience the essence of pumpkin pie in these delectable single-serve pumpkin custards. Their irresistible flavor makes them a treat you’ll want to enjoy well before Thanksgiving.

Indulge in the lusciousness of Pineapple Tarts, where each bite melts in your mouth. These simple-to-make tarts boast a heavenly pineapple filling with a rich coconut crust, bringing the flavors of the tropics right to your home.

Try this simple, no-bake recipe for Butterfinger™ Cheesecake Mini Tarts, featuring a luscious cheesecake filling blended with Butterfinger candy in ready-made tart shells.

Indulge in these mini gluten-free brownies, which offer the perfect mix of rich chocolate cake and classic brownie texture, disappearing in just two bites! They’re your ultimate choice for a gluten-free brownie recipe.

Discover the joy of this effortless, no-bake Greek yogurt dessert, ideal for the summer season. Treat your loved ones to these mini chocolate yogurt cakes, elegantly adorned with chocolate and strawberries, for a sophisticated dessert experience.

Experience the essence of autumn with these French apple tartlets, or petite apple tarts. They feature a crisp, thin shortcrust base, filled with apples spiced for warmth. Each tart is adorned with neatly arranged apple slices, a glaze of apricot jelly, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

These Chinese Almond Biscuits are delightful, small bites of joy. Known for their crumbly texture that melts in your mouth, they’re an ideal snack any time of day. My family has a long-standing tradition of baking these almond treats!

Try these easy, no-bake Cheesecake Truffles, a blend of luscious cream cheese, sweet sugar, and crushed graham crackers. They’re wonderfully easy to make and perfect for those days when you prefer not to use the oven!

Envision the unique flavor of this poppy seed, lemon, and tarragon dessert. The sponge is moist with crunchy poppy seeds, paired with a smooth, creamy tarragon Bavarian cream. The subtle tarragon flavor adds an extra layer of complexity to this exquisite dessert.