Mini patisserie-inspired dessert recipes

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Requiring patience and a delicate touch, these patisserie-inspired sweets are perfect for a special occasion and are worthy of the challenge to make. Even if you're inexperienced, you can pull these off. Our recipes have been Tested-Till-Perfect to ensure you'll get beautiful results, and your guests will be thrilled and awed. Choose one or two of the recipes below, or prepare them all for a memorable sweets table, as seen above.

Pretty mini dessert recipes
For a rich, chocolate-y taste, try making the Miniature Éclairs. Fun dragonfly or butterfly-shaped cookies aren’t just for spring – they are a delicious year-round treat for kids.

Our French Almond Macaroons (or Macarons) recipe includes four flavour variations: Caramel, Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache and Pistachio.

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French Almond Macaroons
These darlings of every French pastry shop are worth the effort and fuss for which they are famous. For best results, make them when the weather is cl...
Miniature Eclairs
These mini mouthfuls are so irresistible that you'll need to count on two or three per person. If you prefer, substitute 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla for th...
Springtime Cookies
For a pretty platter, use a variety of cookie cutters, such as butterflies, dragonflies or flowers.
Chocolate Key Lime Tarts
Key limes are tiny and full of intense flavour. If you can't find them, regular limes will work just fine.
Rich Almond Mini Cakes
These cakes are inspired by financiers, the rich almond cakes that are a French pastry shop favourite. We used Nordic Ware mini cake and candy moulds ...

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