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 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 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 Chocolate Caramel Tarts October 27, 2024November 17, 2024 Chocolate Caramel Tarts: A sweet Indulgence, these chocolate caramel tarts are bite-sized party desserts perfect for that sweettooth & definitely on the sweet side. The beauty of mini desserts though is that they are small and so generally speaking, not too overwhelming. Mini caramel tartlets have this way of stealing the show on any dessert table. There’s something about the buttery crunch of pastry combined with the rich, gooey caramel that just hits the spot. Then add chocolate- game over! These simple, bites-sized party desserts are a next-level crowd-pleaser and are so easy to serve. Plus, the bite-sized format makes… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Passionfruit Cheesecakes October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Passionfruit Cheesecakes: If you’ve got a sweet tooth—or even if you don’t—mini party desserts are a fun way to wrap up an evening of appetisers. They’re the perfect little sweet treat to end on, and pairing them with a liqueur or dessert wine makes it even better. Something about that sweet finish really ties everything together and leaves your guests with a lasting impression. One of my favourite mini party desserts is a deconstructed cheesecake served in passionfruit halves. It’s not just delicious; it’s a great conversation starter. The vibrant colours of the passionfruit paired with the creamy cheesecake filling… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Waffle fingers July 21, 2024August 15, 2024 Dessert Waffles In Bite-size: Are you looking for a mini dessert option to satisfy the sweet tooth at the end of a casual get-together? Look no further—waffle fingers are the perfect solution. Whether you’re hosting a social luncheon, a dinner party, or just casual drinks with friends, these sweet bites are sure to impress. When serving appetisers at a party, dessert often gets overlooked. It could be the perfect grand finale to wrap up a social lunch or an evening of cocktails. If you’re not a fan of cooking or simply don’t have the time to prepare an elaborate dessert,… Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Lemon Curd & Blackberry Cheesecake Cannoli May 23, 2024June 18, 2024 Lemon Curd & Blackberry Cheesecake Cannoli I am confident that these dessert canapés will disappear from your plate in no time. These mouthwatering treats have received rave reviews, especially from those with a sweet tooth. These mini dessert pastries are a modern twist on traditional Italian cannoli. Made with gyoza wrapper tubes, fried in coconut oil, and filled with a luscious lemon curd and blackberry cheesecake filling, they are both simple to assemble and incredibly delicious. Creating these mouthwatering dessert pastries has been on my mind for a while, so I finally decided to put my idea to the test…. Continue Reading
Sweet Treats Apple Raspberry Roses April 5, 2024May 12, 2024 Apple Raspberry Roses Looking for a sweet treat option for the end of your social event? These apple raspberry roses are a perfect way to finish off and a perfect balance of sweet & tart in my view. Thin apple slices soaked in lemon juice and rolled into a buttery pastry with raspberry jam, creating little roses, dusted in icing sugar. Just enough sweetness to serve with a dessert wine or liqueur. These semi-sweet party treats only take 15 mins to prepare, then 30 mins to cook. There are many variations for these apple roses. They have been a popular… Continue Reading