What’s more enticing than a mouthwatering, bite-sized dessert? A whole bunch to choose from! This one-of-a-kind book combines classic flavors with simple hors d’oeuvre techniques to fashion more than fifty seductive petite sweets, from Cranberry Pear Bruschetta and Tiramisu Napoleons to Cheesecake Truffles and Passionfruit Ganache Oysters (complete with white chocolate “pearls”). Each as beautiful as it is delicious, these small bites will satisfy the most discerning guest.

Gorgeous color photos and watercolor illustrations complement over fifty deceivingly simple recipes, each with its own distinctive presentation. Garnishing ideas and recipe variations give you a palette of creative options to choose from, while clear, step-by-step instructions and time-saving tips make the most complex constructions a breeze. Most dishes can be made in advance with quick assembly prior to serving, promising stress-free success.

Don't sweat the small stuff. Let Tastefully Small Dessert Canapés make your next cocktail party, tea, or dinner a memorable affair. Surprise your guests with not one great dessert but a plateful!

Impressively well-written, this potent idea generator not only takes the anxiety out of entertaining but inspires experimentation as well.

Steven Adams, Corporate Executive Chef, The Biltmore Estate, 1995-2003

This book will make you look as though you have been catering events all your life.

Bruce Richardson, author of The Great Tea Rooms of Britain, Tea in the City, and The New Tea Companion

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Contents

FRUIT-BASED CANAPÉS

Bright colors and captivating flavors with no need for cooking or fancier packaging. Mango Almond Lychees, Pineapple Granita Cups, and more.

CLASSIC DESSERT-BASED CANAPÉS

Pay your tributes with a twist. Persimmon Pavlovas, Cranberry Poppin’ Pies, and more.

COOKIE-BASED CANAPÉS

Give cookies new life purpose: serve Chocolate Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches, Pomegranate Caviar Canapés, and more.

PASTRY-BASED CANAPÉS

From Raspberry-Tangerine Bundles to Lime Cream Squares, these consummate containers hold their own. No more piles of plates with the crust left behind!

CAKE-BASED CANAPÉS

Dinner guests too demanding? Let them eat cake! Black Forest Cherry Boxes, Madeleine Peaches, and more.

BREAD-BASED CANAPÉS

Rich and buttery, few things are easier and more comforting. Try Tangerine Sharlotka, Polka-Dot Bread Pudding Squares, and more.

CONTAINERS

Show-stopping toppings in dramatic displays like Lady Apple Crisp and Cinnamon Baked Florida are sure to bowl them over.