Easy Petit Fours
Delight your guests with these charming and "Easy Petit Fours," the perfect bite-sized treats for any occasion. This recipe transforms a simple store-bought pound cake into elegant mini cakes layered with apricot or raspberry jam and coated in a smooth, glossy glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add a festive touch with food coloring and sprinkles for customizable decorations that suit any theme or holiday. With no baking required and a prep time of just 30 minutes, these petit fours are a stress-free yet impressive addition to dessert tables, tea parties, or special celebrations. Indulge in their tender texture and burst of fruity sweetness for the ultimate crowd-pleasing confection. Keywords: easy petit fours, no-bake desserts, bite-sized treats, pound cake recipes, elegant desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf pound cake
- 0.5 cup apricot or raspberry jam
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 drop food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
Instructions
Slice the pound cake into even 1/2-inch thick slabs and then cut into small 1-inch squares or desired shapes using a knife or small cookie cutters.
Spread a thin layer of apricot or raspberry jam on half of the cake pieces, then top with the remaining pieces to create small cake sandwiches.
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a drop of food coloring if desired.
Place a wire rack over a baking sheet to catch drips. Place the cake sandwiches on the rack.
Using a spoon or small ladle, pour the glaze over each petit four, ensuring they are fully covered. Let excess glaze drip off into the baking sheet below.
Decorate with sprinkles or edible decorations before the glaze sets, if desired.
Allow the petit fours to set for 1-2 hours or until the glaze is firm to the touch.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1761 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 702.5 g | 255% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 584.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
