Mini Treats

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  Mini Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling
  

  Who doesn’t love red velvet cake? Think of these whoopie pies as a portable version of the classic Valentine’s Day dessert. Video: Learn how to make the whoopie pies.

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  Mini Passionfruit Pavlovas

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  Mini Passionfruit Pavlovas
  

  These tiny mouthfuls are a scaled-down version of the classic Australian dessert: a crunchy meringue shell, sweet-tart passionfruit cream filling, and colorful fresh-fruit garnish.

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  Blueberry-Vanilla Cream Cheese Pies

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  Blueberry-Vanilla Cream Cheese Pies
  

  These portable pies are like mini blueberry cheesecakes wrapped in puff pastry, only simpler to make since you can use frozen puff pastry thawed overnight.

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  Kahlúa Fudge Bites

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  Kahlúa Fudge Bites
  

  When a dessert is this chocolaty and rich, a bite will do. If you’re not one for boozy treats, you can sub in pure vanilla extract for the Kahlúa.

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  Rustic Fig & Raspberry Mini Crostatas

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  Rustic Fig & Raspberry Mini Crostatas
  

  An inspired combination of figs, raspberries, fresh thyme, orange zest, and honey makes these Italian-style pies an unexpected change from the familiar.

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  Orange-Scented Mini Elephant Ears

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  Orange-Scented Mini Elephant Ears
  

  Store-bought puff pastry and bittersweet orange zest bake up into a crunchy, flaky cookie with a sophisticated flavor that belies its simplicity. 

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  Mini Pumpkin–Maple Tarts with Toasted Pecan Streusel

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  Mini Pumpkin–Maple Tarts with Toasted Pecan Streusel
  

  How many times has someone asked for a sliver of pumpkin pie? Answer that request with these sweet maple-y versions of the classic dessert. Video: Learn how to make the mini tarts.

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  Sweet & Spicy Fried Peach Pies

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  Sweet & Spicy Fried Peach Pies
  

  Pie lovers will tell you there’s not a heck of a lot you can do to improve upon pie. Then they taste a southern fried pie. These hand pies get a spicy kick from cayenne.

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  Toasted Coconut Snowball Cupcakes

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  Toasted Coconut Snowball Cupcakes
  

  These toasted coconut cupcakes and their frosting get their full-on coconut flavor from coconut milk that’s reduced to intensify its flavor. Video: Learn how to make the cupcakes.

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  Brownie Cream Cheese Bites

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  Brownie Cream Cheese Bites
  

  These mini cupcakes add a delicious burst of fudgy flavor and a playful element to the usual dessert spread or holiday cookie platter.

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  Blackberry Tartlets with Vanilla-Flavored Mascarpone Cream

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  Blackberry Tartlets with Vanilla-Flavored Mascarpone Cream

  The crusts of these gorgeous tarts are made with amaranth (slightly peppery) and millet flour (mild and sweet). Both pair beautifully with the berries and creamy mascarpone.

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  Black-Bottomed Nutella Swirl Mini Cheesecakes

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  Black-Bottomed Nutella Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
  

  Cheesecake is a natural party food, but balancing a plate, fork, and drink is no way to enjoy a slice. These mini cheesecakes solve that problem deliciously. Video: Learn how to make the cheesecakes.

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  Fried Apple Pies

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  Fried Apple Pies
  

  Fried pie? Absolutely! It’s a southern tradition and in this recipe, David Guas is inspired by a family favorite, his great aunt’s amazing apple pie. One FC reader says, "the filling is fantastic."

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  Lemon-Meringue Sandwich Cookies

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  Lemon-Meringue Sandwich Cookies
  

  Lemon meringue pie is the inspiration for these cookies: crisp meringue buttons are sprinkled with gingersnap crumbs (the crust) and sandwiched around a vibrant lemon curd.

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  Nuts About Butterscotch Tartlets

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  Nuts About Butterscotch Tartlets

  Toasted cashews, almonds, and walnuts are bound by a thick butterscotch filling in these very sweet tartlets.

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