It seems like everywhere you look now, you find mini-cupcakes, quarter-sized cookies and two-bite brownies along with diminutive pastries and other desserts meant to satisfy your sweet tooth by providing that little bit of something sweet you crave. This week, the New York Times ran a great piece on the trend.
Photo by Tony Cenicola/NY Times
In my own day-to-day life, I’d rather have a piece of fruit or some yogurt for the 100 calories found in a micro-macaron, but I’m happy to see this trend taking hold, as it emphasizes quality over quantity. When it comes to sugary treats, a little really does go a long way, and I love that the people creating these desserts are showing how possible it is to be satisfied with less—not an easy feat in a more-is-better environment.
Are you a fan of miniature desserts? If you are, what’s your favorite?
I used to be a fan of mini-desserts because they are great for not overdosing on the sugar thing…but I don’t appreciate having to pay top dollar for small desserts! Like Laduree’s macarons. Drives me nuts.
Well put!
I do like mini treats… but I usually end up eating more of them!
I find it’s easier to do that if there are a lot of different kinds—it makes me want to try more
Minis can go two ways- portion control or eating enough minis to be a maxi. We have a mini cupcake shop around the corner, the first person who saw us buying them said “those are so expensive for something so small”
That’s so funny. I guess when you compare it to a giant cupcake from Crumbs or another bakery, it’s going to seem especially small.
I think for people who can practice moderation/dont have a sweet tooth, then mini desserts are a great idea. But for the rest of us.. its just a tease.