For anyone who has ever said, "just a small slice for me," or has ordered one dessert in a restaurant with several forks for all to share, Bite-Size Desserts provides the perfect new way to bake. Expert baker Carole Bloom has created a wide range of delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes for miniature baked goods, perfect for anyone who's ever asked for "just a bite." With all the flavor of their full-sized counterparts packed into beautiful bite-size packages, these desserts are perfect for every night baking and for entertaining alike. At a dinner party these recipes allow guests the flexibility to choose just one dessert, or three or four different options, and Bloom also provides advice on creating attractive, great-tasting dessert sampler plates to impress your guests. And for bakers who simply can't imagine a meal without dessert, these recipes are perfectly-sized to provide all the satisfaction of their full-sized cousins with none of the guilt. The book includes basic advice on the equipment, ingredients, and techniques needed to create perfect miniature baked goods, along with 87 easy-to-follow recipes for everything from mini cakes, muffins, and pastries to puddings, candies, and ice creams. Featuring must-have recipes such as Raspberry Sorbet Shots, Crackly Ginger Chips, and Wicked Brownie Bites and illustrated throughout by 41 full-color photographs, Bite-Size Desserts is the perfect addition to any home baker's shelf.