Sweet Treats Mini Choc Orange Waffle Cones September 11, 2025September 15, 2025 Waffle Cone Dessert Canapés: I’ve had a long-running obsession with chocolate and orange- it’s one of those flavour pairings that never fails, so this little waffle cone dessert canapé idea, didn’t exactly require overthinking. Growing up in New Zealand, my go-to sweet treat at the movies was always RJ’s Jaffas. Without fail, I’d make it halfway through the trailers before I’d demolished the entire bag (or box, depending on how committed I was that day). Sadly, RJ’s stopped making them earlier this year I believe, and while that feels like the end of a delicious era, my attraction to choc-orange… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Pistachio Cream Stroopwafels August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 Bite-size Dessert Stroopwafel: I took inspiration from the Dutch favourite, the stroopwafel, for this sweet, bite-size dessert, and honestly, its a ‘love’ story nearly 30 years in the making. Back in the late ’90s, I was living in Saudi Arabia, and that’s where I had my first stroopwafel. My Dutch workmate, Marike (thanx Marike!), would head home to Holland on leave and return with a suitcase packed with those golden, syrup-filled waffles. She shared them around the office, and I was instantly hooked. A Dutch sweet syrup waffle, chewy in the warmer weather and sensationally crunchy in the cold, stroopwafels are… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Mini Peach Tartlets July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Easy Mini Dessert: Sweet pastry appetisers are sure-fire way to end your party with a bang! For the longest time, I completely overlooked desserts when it came to entertaining with bite-sized food. Not intentionally, I’ve just never been overly drawn to sweets…give me cheese over chocolate any day. My platters leaned heavily toward savoury, packed canapés layered in bold flavours, creamy elements, smoky hits, crisp textures- nothing sweet in sight. But then I started noticing that even when guests were completely satisfied- they’d be searching, searching for that sweet finishing note. That subtle craving for “just a bite” of something sweet…. Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Passion White Chocolate Mini Croissants June 22, 2025June 27, 2025 High Tea Mini Dessert: Because croissants aren’t just for ham and cheese…they are ideal for that sweet savoury dessert (high tea mini dessert) appetiser too. Croissants are often thought of as a savoury indulgence– and I do love them that way too, but they’re just as fabulous with something sweet inside. Their golden, flaky layers make the perfect base for dessert-style fillings, especially when you’re after something that feels a little bit fancy but still incredibly easy to pull together. This high tea mini dessert doesn’t take much to dress up, so perfect when you are pushed for time &… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Pavlova Coconut Macaroon Dessert Bites May 20, 2025June 5, 2025 Cheat’s Dessert Appetiser: Pavlova Meets Macaroon: One of the easiest mini dessert canapes you’ll ever make. Let’s be honest- desserts can be fiddly at the best of times. Especially when you’re trying to prep for a crowd and make everything look effortless. But I discovered a sweet little trick that never fails to impress and takes next to no time at all: mini dessert canapes using pavlovas & macaroons. This really is one of the easiest ways to create a bite-size party dessert without the stress or the prep marathon. We’re talking no baking, barely any assembly, and absolutely zero drama. It’s the… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Pistachio Knafeh Stuffed Apricots May 18, 2025May 19, 2025 Mezze Apricot Dessert Appetiser: Okay, so we are talking about the Dubai chocolate trend…again and while Pistachio Knafeh has really taken centre stage (rightly so- it’s ridiculously good), I’ve been playing around with a little mezze apricot dessert that brings all that lush flavour into one bite-sized appetiser package. Enter: stuffed sundried apricots with pistachio Knafeh filling and a cheeky drizzle of chocolate. If you’ve been anywhere near dessert TikTok or your local pâtisserie lately, you’ll know what I mean- glossy chocolate drizzles, pistachio-everything, and a whole lot of irresistible indulgence. I know, stuffed apricots aren’t exactly new. They’ve been gracing cheese boards and mezze… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Chocolate Cheesecake With Pistachio Knafeh May 12, 2025May 18, 2025 Pistachio Knafeh Dessert Appetiser: The party Hors D’oeuvre tends to be thought of as savoury…crackers, cheeses, dips, little salty bites but I’ve always believed there’s room for the dessert appetiser too, especially when you keep it bite-sized. It’s a lovely way to round off the menu and gives a little nod to the sweet tooth, particularly at the end of an event when guests are lingering and grazing. I usually like to include one or two on my boards or canapé trays but this admittedly hasn’t always been the case. Catering for all tastes can be a mean feat but… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Biscoff Cheesecake Dates April 20, 2025April 28, 2025 Bite-size Cheesecake Appetiser: Well, you’ve probably guessed by now that I have a bit of a thing for cheesecake & this bite-size dessert appetiser steals the show. Honestly, cheesecake is one of my all-time favourite desserts- right up there with pavlova. But overall… I wouldn’t call myself a dessert person. I usually gravitate toward the savoury side of things. That being said, when it comes to entertaining, I do think it’s nice to end on a little sweet something. …& what better way to present a dessert but in bite-size. It doesn’t have to be over the top. When I’m… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Dragon Fruit Cheesecakes April 6, 2025April 9, 2025 Colourful Party Dessert: If you’re a fan of cheesecake but want something a little more sensational, mini dragon fruit cheesecakes are the perfect colourful party dessert to try. This colourful, tropical twist on a classic is not only eye-catching but also delivers a unique flavour profile. It is subtly sweet & kind of refreshing adding a lovely tone to the richness of the cheesecake flavours. The Magic of Dragon Fruit Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit with a distinct pink or white flesh speckled with tiny black seeds. Its flavour is mild, sweet, and a little… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Lemon Coconut Tarts March 26, 2025March 30, 2025 15 Minute Dessert Appetiser: Lemon curd doesn’t just sit quietly in the background—it demands attention & these bite-sized treats do just that. Sharp, buttery, and unapologetically bright, it brings an electric zing to anything it touches. Lemon curd definitely knows how to make an entrance. The Tarts That Disappear Fast: You know the ones… The bite-sized treats, that if you are not paying attention, vanish from the dessert table before you even get a look. A crisp pastry shell, a glossy spoonful of lemon curd, & a delicious rafaello truffle perched on top—it’s simple, but that’s the beauty of it…. Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Fig & Blue Cheese Cheesecakes February 10, 2025February 12, 2025 Savoury Dessert Canapes: The Allure of Savoury Cheesecake While cheesecake is typically associated with sweet desserts, a savoury variation can be an alluring and unexpected surprise that adds class and intrigue to your appetiser spread. The smooth and creamy texture of cheesecake itself, creates a luxurious mouth sensation, while the blue cheese adds a pungent, tang on the palate & when you introduce the natural sweetness of figs, it feels kind of elaborate. When you serve desserts in bite-size, even the non-dessert eaters will grab one. Removed from your everyday cheesecake or dessert flavours but suitable for an array of… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Custard Tarts February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Simple Dessert Canapes: When hosting a get-together, why stop at savoury canapés when you can top off your party with bite-size sweet treats? A well-balanced spread includes a little something for everyone, and ending on a sweet note is a definite way to leave guests satisfied. Admittedly, I’m not a big sweet eater myself, but I know plenty of people love desserts & there are a few desserts that I do tend to migrate to if they are laid out in front of me. And when they’re presented in bite-size portions, they become even more appealing. There’s no pressure to… Continue Reading