25 of the Best Easy and Cute Mini Desserts
Updated Sep 17, 2025, Published Apr 29, 2025
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If there is something I know after decades of baking it is that EVERYONE loves having their own individual dessert. This roundup of easy and cute mini desserts is extra special because each of the recipes are super easy to make and the best part—they are always crowd favorites!
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What are Mini Desserts called?
Mini desserts have many names. Some of the most popular are petit fours, which is a French word that refers to bite sized pastries and confections. You can also find them called bite-sized, individual, or tiny desserts.
Where do I serve Mini Sweets?
- Holidays– Add mini desserts to your holiday baking. Whether you are baking for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or even Easter, mini desserts are always a great addition.
- Charcuterie Boards– Every summer charcuterie board needs a sweet treat and mini desserts always work great. Add them to your next charcuterie board and watch them disappear.
- Dessert Buffets– One of my favorite things to do is assemble a dessert buffet when I entertain. Adding mini versions of favorite desserts always gives the buffet a special touch.
- After School Snacks– Mini desserts are the perfect way to welcome your kids or grandkids home from school.
25 Easy and Cute Mini Desserts
Mini Black Forest Bundt Cakes
These Easy Mini Black Forest Cakes are the ultimate individual desserts and perfect for any occasion! The delicious mini chocolate and cherry bundt cakes are topped with silky chocolate ganache, a dollop of homemade whipped cream, and a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Mini Black Forest Bundt Cakes Recipe
Mini M&M Cookies
These easy mini chocolate chip cookies are packed with colorful mini M&M’s and are the ultimate treat for your family. With their soft centers, crispy edges, and big bursts of chocolatey goodness, they are more than just a dessert—they show love with every single bite.
Mini M&M Cookies Recipe
Mini No Bake Cheesecakes
No bake cheesecake is amazing but you want to know what is even better? Easy No Bake Mini Cheesecakes! This small version is so much fun because they are single serve and everyone loves having their own.
Mini No Bake Cheesecakes Recipe
Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites
The traditional flavors of a classic Boston Cream Pie are transformed into this mini cookie cup that is super simple because it starts with a cake mix. The shortcuts for this recipe are delicious and fun!
Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites Recipe
Golden Oreo Truffles
Golden Oreo truffles are the ultimate mini no-bake treat. They are simple and packed with flavor. As someone who has tested countless recipes with Golden Oreos (because they’re my husband’s absolute favorite), I can confidently say these cookie truffles are the easiest and most delicious way to highlight these iconic cookies.
Golden Oreo Truffles Recipe
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Smaller versions of larger desserts can always take a sweet experience to the next level and this mini chocolate cake recipe is no exception. These Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes are so much fun because they are individual servings.
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes Recipe
Lemon Bar Cookie Cups
This fun twist on traditional lemon bars is not only super delicious but it is also easy. With a sugar cookie crust and quick homemade filling, Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are the perfect small dessert for any occasion.
Lemon Bar Cookie Cups Recipe
Small Chocolate Chip Cookies
Over the years, I’ve learned that great recipes don’t have to be complicated and this Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is proof of that. Using melted butter allows you to get incredible flavor and texture without the fuss of pulling out a mixer or waiting for the butter to soften.
Small Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Pecan Pie Cookie Cups
This Easy Pecan Pie Cookie Cups recipe is one that you are going to want to add to your baking list. A sweet cake mix cookie cup is filled with gooey pecan pie topping for a fun twist on traditional pecan pie.
Pecan Pie Cookie Cups Recipe
No Bake Texas Sheet Cake Bites
It was a moment of chocolate craving that led me to making Easy No Bake Texas Sheet Cake Bites. Using store bought chocolate brownie bites as the base for these indulgent cake bites ended up being genius. I can’t wait for you to make a batch for yourself!
No Bake Texas Sheet Cake Bites Recipe
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes
Lemon cake has been more fun! These Easy Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes start with a cake mix which means they are super easy to bake. Although the addition of simple lemon glaze and the mini size is what really makes them pop.
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes Recipe
Strawberry Cookie Bites
From the refrigerated sugar cookie base–to the cream cheese filling that is topped with strawberries, these Strawberry Cookie Bites have something for everyone.
Strawberry Cookie Bites Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles
Transforming a crisp chocolate chip cookie into a truffle with only 4 ingredients is pure magic! The best part is that you don’t even have to turn on the oven.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles Recipe
Banana Pudding Cookie Cups
Everything you love about traditional banana pudding {including the vanilla wafer cookie} helps to make this Banana Pudding Cookie Cup into something that is easy to make and can be served every single day of the year.
Banana Pudding Cookie Cups Recipe
Mini Pound Cakes
One thing I know from over 30 years of baking is that people LOVE having their own mini dessert. These Mini Pound Cakes make entertaining so much more fun and the best part is that they don’t take any extra time.
Mini Pound Cakes Recipe
Cannoli Cookie Cups
Love authentic cannolis but want to save time? Then these easy to make Cannoli Cookie Cups are exactly the recipe you need. I can’t wait for you to try them.
Cannoli Cookie Cups Recipe
Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Bites
These coconut cream cookies are a bite-sized treat that capture all the amazing flavors of classic coconut cream pie. With a vanilla cookie base, a creamy coconut filling, and a topping of toasted coconut, these cookies are about to become your new favorite dessert!
Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Bites Recipe
Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes
These Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes are the perfect easy dessert! The delicious individual cakes are made with grated carrots and have creamy cheesecake frosting, so you just know they’ll be amazing.
Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes Recipe
Crumb Cake Bites
Mini crumb cake bites are the versatile recipe that you didn't know you needed until now! Make for breakfast or dessert and enjoy every last bite.
Crumb Cake Bites Recipe
Dirt Cup Cookie Bites
Having an edible chocolate cookie base for this fun treat is a game changer. Fill with chocolate pudding, top with cookie crumbs and gummy worms for a super cute mini dessert.
Dirt Cup Cookie Bites Recipe
Snickers Cookie Bites
My husband's favorite candy bars are the main attraction in the sweet treat full of chocolate, peanuts and caramel. Don't miss them!
Snickers Cookie Bites Recipe
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
These Mini Strawberry Shortcakes start with a moist cake mix pound cake, then get layered with juicy, sugar-kissed strawberries and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookie Cup
A cake mix cookie bite is filled with homemade strawberry frosting but it is the quick dipped chocolate covered strawberry that really makes this mini dessert special.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookie Cup Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Edible cookie dough is the star attraction when it is nestled inside a perfectly baked chocolate cookie cup and drizzled with chocolate. Don't miss these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe
Pecan Sandies Truffles
Crisp pecan shortbread is combined with cream cheese for the perfect truffle filling but it is the dip in white chocolate that really takes them over the top.
Pecan Sandies Truffles Recipe
Mini Dessert Tips
- Start with the right pan/pans. These are the ones that I use in various recipes from this comprehensive list: mini muffin pan, mini bundt pan or small cookie scoop.
- Spray each pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray. This ensures that the mini treats come out of the pan easily.
- Serve the mini cakes and cookies on an individual serving dish. Everyone loves getting their very own mini sweet, especially when they are served well.
- Lay a piece of wax or parchment paper between layers when storing or freezing. This simple step will keep the desserts from sticking to each other.
