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20 Bite Size New Year’s Eve Dessert Ideas Everyone Will Love

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Looking for the perfect way to end the year on a sweet note? These bite size New Year’s Eve dessert ideas are guaranteed to make your celebration unforgettable.

Whether you’re hosting a New Years Party or a cozy get-together, this collection of New Years desserts offers something for everyone: bite size treats, elegant sweets, and mini desserts that sparkle just like the countdown at midnight.

collage of mini desserts for new years eve.

From mini dessert ideas like cheesecakes and truffles to easy bite size desserts such as brownie bites and champagne jello shots, every finger food dessert recipe is made for sharing and celebrating. These NYE desserts are simple to prepare, beautiful to serve, and perfect for your New Year’s Eve party food spread.

For more party dessert ideas, try these new years cookies recipes, gourmet pistachio cookie recipe ideas, these gourmet cupcakes, or these mini coffee cheesecakes.

Tiramisu Cookies

frosted tiramisu cookies on platter.
tiramisu cookies. photo credit: creators of coffee.

These soft, coffee-infused tiramisu cookies are a delicious twist on the classic dessert. With a creamy mascarpone frosting, they’re perfect for elegant New Year’s Eve desserts or bite-size party treats that everyone will love.

Get the recipe: Tiramisu Cookies

Small Bite Brownies

stack of brownie bites.
brownie bites. photo credit: chenee today.

These rich, fudgy 2-bite brownies make the ultimate bite sized dessert. Easy to serve, perfectly portioned, and ideal for new year party dessert tables or mini sweet treats for a crowd.

Get the recipe: Small Bite Brownies

Champagne Jello Shots

champagne jello shots with gold leaf.
champagne jello shots. photo credit: jello joy.

Celebrate the countdown with these sparkling champagne jello shots. Fun, festive, and gorgeous to look at, they’re a fun New Year’s Eve dessert idea for adults.

Get the recipe: Champagne Jello Shots

Easy Chocolate Truffles

chocolate truffles.
chocolate truffles. photo credit: foodess.

Make elegant chocolate truffles in just minutes with just 3 ingredients! These bite size treats are an effortless finger food dessert idea that’s perfect for party trays or holiday dessert platters.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Truffles

Tiramisu Cupcakes

frosted tiramisu cupcakes on wire rack.
tiramisu cupcakes. photo credit: creators of coffee.

Creamy, coffee-flavored tiramisu cupcakes are a stunning dessert for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Easy to make and full of rich, tiramisu flavor, they are perfect for New Year party desserts.

Get the recipe: Tiramisu Cupcakes

Sugared Champagne Grapes

sugared champagne grapes in bowl.
sugared prosecco grapes. photo credit: rose bakes.

These sugared champagne grapes add a sparkling touch to your new year’s eve dessert table. Light, refreshing, and elegant, they’re a unique dessert idea for any holiday celebration.

Get the recipe: Sugared Champagne Grapes

Chocolate Covered Pecans

chocolate coated pecans in bowl.
chocolate coated pecans. photo credit: hungry whisk.

Sweet, crunchy chocolate-covered pecans make for simple yet irresistible sweet treats for parties – perfect for hostess gifting or serving at your New Years party.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Coated Pecans

Chocolate Peppermint Bark

stack of costco chocolate peppermint bark copycat.
chocolate peppermint bark. photo credit: my rad kitchen.

Recreate the famous Costco peppermint bark at home – this holiday bark recipe is an easy and festive New Year’s dessert idea that’s perfect for sharing and gifting.

Get the recipe: Costco Peppermint Bark

Espresso Swirl Cheesecake Bars

slices of espresso cheesecake bars.
espresso cheesecake bars. photo credit: creators of coffee.

Creamy espresso swirl cheesecake bars make a decadent and classy finger dessert. Easy to slice and serve as mini party desserts, these cheesecake bites have a rich chocolate and coffee flavor that’s perfect for late nights.

Get the recipe: Espresso Cheesecake Bars

Prosecco Marshmallow Bites

squares of champagne marshmallows with gold star sprinkles.
prosecco marshmallows. photo credit: baste cut fold.

Add sparkle to your party dessert table with homemade prosecco marshmallows! These sweet, fluffy treats with a bubbly twist are the perfect mini dessert idea for New Year’s Eve and great party desserts for a crowd.

Get the recipe: Prosecco Marshmallows

Mini Lemon Tarts

mini lemon tarts with filo pastry.
mini lemon tarts. photo credit: jello joy.

These bright and zesty mini lemon tarts are a refreshing bite size dessert. With pre-made cases and an easy lemon filling, they’re an easy party dessert idea for your New Year’s dessert spread.

Get the recipe: Mini Lemon Tarts

Red Velvet Cake Pops

white chocolate red velvet cake pops on sticks.
red velvet cake pops. photo credit: in the kitch.

Red velvet white chocolate cake pops are such a festive and easy NYE dessert idea that guests will adore on any dessert bar. Decorate with holiday sparkles and sprinkles for holiday cake pops everyone will love.

Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cake Pops

Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes

strawberry mini cheesecakes topped with whipped cream.
strawberry mini cheesecakes. photo credit: the cookin chicks.

These creamy mini strawberry cheesecakes are stunning mini desserts for parties. Easy to prep ahead, they’re as pretty as a picture.

Get the recipe: Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Texas Sheet Cake Bites

frosted texas sheet cake mini bites.
texas sheet cake bites. photo credit: the cookin chicks.

Bite-size Texas sheet cake bites are rich, chocolatey, and perfect when you need party desserts for a crowd or easy New Year’s Eve treats.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Cake Bites

New Years Dessert Bites

new years eve dessert bites on platter.
new years dessert bites. photo credit: the benson street.

These festive New Year’s dessert bites are made for celebrating. Simple to make, shareable, and perfect for party dessert tables, this layered mini dessert is perfect for your New Year Dessert table.

Get the recipe: NYE Dessert Bites

Champagne Chocolate Truffles

squares of japanese champagne chocolate truffles.
champagne chocolate truffles. photo credit: like hot keto.

For something a little unique, indulge in these rich champagne chocolate nama truffles. Luxurious, creamy, and so easy to make, they’re perfect to serve as elegant New Year’s Eve desserts.

Get the recipe: Champagne Chocolate Truffles

Champagne Vodka Jello Shots

squares of vodka jello shots.
NYE Jello Shots. Photo credit: Dinners done quick.

Ring in the new year with these boozy champagne and vodka jello shots. Easy to make, sparkly, and ideal for your fun party finger food dessert lineup.

Get the recipe: NYE Jello Shots

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

chocolate covered cheesecake bites.
chocolate covered cheesecake bites. photo credit: the forked spoon.

These creamy chocolate-covered cheesecake bites are the ultimate New Year’s Eve dessert. Bite-sized, decadent, and perfect for any celebration.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites

Cookie Dough Bites

chocolate coated cookie dough bites on plate.
cookie dough bites. photo credit: foodess.

Enjoy these no-bake cookie dough bites as an easy finger dessert. Fun, sweet, easy to make, and perfect for New Year’s Eve party treats.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Bites

Buckeye Balls

bite size buckeye balls on plate.
buckeye balls. photo credit: small town woman.

These classic chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls are crowd favorite holiday desserts. Easy to make ahead and store, they’re easy bite sized desserts for NYE party trays.

Get the recipe: Buckeye Balls

Sugar Cookie Bites

sugar cookie cake bites in paper cases.
sugar cookie cake bites. photo credit: the fresh cooky.

Frosted mini sugar cookie bites and bars are a fun, colorful addition to your holiday party dessert table. Simple, sweet, fun to decorate, and easy to share.

Get the recipe: Sugar Cookie Cake Bites

More Holiday Dessert Recipes

If you loved these mini dessert ideas, you may also like to try one of these holiday dessert recipes:

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Rachel Rodda

It's no surprise that as a former barista and founder of Creators of Coffee, I'm obsessed with all things coffee. I love to share easy and delicious coffee recipes, expert brewing tips and helpful coffee gear reviews with my fellow coffee lovers!

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