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55+ Deliciously Decadent Tea Party Desserts

May 3, 2022 by Leslie Leave a Comment

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What could be more delightful than enjoying a delicious tea party with friends? Especially with wonderfully sweet and decadent tea party desserts like these.

We’re sharing over 55 recipes that will tantalize both your eyes and your tastebuds. So put your pinky fingers up and get ready to indulge in the most delicious treats imaginable.

A collage of beautiful desserts with text overlay 55+ stunning tea party desserts.

We all know that the real star of every tea party is the dessert tray.

Whether you make edible Chip teacups for a birthday tea party, flower laden cheesecake bites for Mother’s Day, or strawberry pound cake for a baby shower or bridal shower, this is one time you want to make sure your food is as beautiful as it is tasty.

That’s why we scoured the internet to find the most beautiful and delicious tea party desserts for every occasion, including cookies, cakes, candies, quick breads, tarts, and even a few no bake desserts.

Can Tea Party Desserts be Made Ahead?

The last days before a party can be stressful and time consuming, so it’s always helpful to find some recipes that can be made well in advance. Here are a few tips to make your life easier:

  • Most baked goods like cakes and muffins freeze well, but it’s best to add any fresh ingredients like fresh fruit or edible flowers just before serving.
  • Make cooked desserts like puddings and custards a day or so in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Most candy recipe can be made up to two weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Quick breads like banana bread and apple bread freeze beautifully. Just be sure to thaw completely before cutting.

Catering Shop Tip: Get perfect cuts with your brownies, blondies, and bars by freezing them first. When ready to cut, allow your bars to soften for about 30 minutes, and then use a sharp chef knife to press down and slice the brownies.

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Deliciously Decadent Tea Party Desserts

1

How to Make Apple Roses with Puff Pastry

Mini apple roses with puff pastry are a beautiful and delicious addition to your tea party. They're also easy to make with the help of puff pastry and a few simple ingredients. 

2

Brown Sugar Cashew Brittle

Crunchy and sweet with hints of toffee and vanilla, brown sugar cashew brittle is a delicious sweet treat for a sophisticated tea party or brunch.

3

Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe with Streusel Topping

This from scratch cinnamon spiced apple bread is moist on the inside with a crunchy topping that is full of flavors perfect for a fall tea party.

4

Easy Candied Pecans

Quick and easy candied pecans make a delicious snack to serve your guests. Best of all they take only 6 easy-to-find ingredients and less than 45 minutes. 

5

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies | One Dough, Three Amazing Cookies

Create a variety of treats without spending extra time in the kitchen, by making a batch of these lemon cake mix cookies. With three delicious versions made out of one base dough, you'll have treats beautiful enough for any silver tea tray.

6

The Best Chewy Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Coconut macaroon cookies are the perfect elegant sweet treat for any tea party! Light and chewy on the inside, with a crisp exterior and chocolate drizzle, they're perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. Best of all, with the tips included in the recipe post, your coconut macaroons are sure to look just as delicious as they taste.

7

Cut Out Sugar Cookies

After years of testing, we've finally found the best no-spread cut out sugar cookie recipe. They're tender and buttery in the center with slightly crisp edges for sugar cookie perfection.

8

Soft and Chewy Almond Macaroons

Soft on the inside with just the right amount of crunch, these chewy almond macaroons are an easy treat that's completely irresistible.

9

Pecan Crescent Cookies

Passed down from my little old Italian step-grandmother, these pecan crescent cookies are tender and flakey, with a delicious pecan filling. It's no wonder they're so addictive.

10

How to Make Sugar Cubes from Scratch

Learn how to make sugar cubes in fun flavors, shapes, and colors that match your party perfectly. You can even add them to personalized tea bags as party favors.

11

Strawberry Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese

Homemade strawberry fruit dip with cream cheese is a quick and easy recipe that's always a hit, and is especially tasty served alongside some tea biscuits and scones.

12

Scones

Scones are a classic addition to every afternoon tea. We've pulled together a list of over 35 delicious scone flavors, with options for ever season and taste preference.

13

Healthy Lemon Bars with Almond Flour

Photo Credit: ifoodreal.com

These lemon bars are light and delicious, yet simple to make! A zesty light lemon filling is layered onto a luscious shortbread almond flour crust. These lemon squares are also naturally sweetened for a healthy summertime treat!

14

5 Ingredient Strawberry Crumble Bars

Photo Credit: pastryandbeyond.com

These strawberry crumble bars are the perfect dessert for a tea party! They are crunchy and soft, with a delicious strawberry filling. And with only 5 ingredients, they're easy to make too.

15

Gluten-Free Blackberry Crumb Bars (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

Made with an almond flour crust, fresh blackberries, and a delicious crumble topping, these allergy-free, low sugar bars are a healthy, sweet, and scrumptious treat that your guests will love.

16

Lemon Biscotti Recipe

Photo Credit: www.barleyandsage.com

Delicious lemon biscotti are the perfect treat to dunk in a warm cup of tea. Crunchy and flavorful, and drizzled with a bright lemon glaze, these delicious lemon biscotti are the perfect treat to dunk into a warm cup of tea.

17

Lemon Blackberry Bread

Photo Credit: vintagekitchennotes.com

This light and fluffy lemon blackberry bread is as flavorful as it is pretty with that gorgeous pink glaze flavored with fresh blackberries and lemons.

18

Blueberry Jam Cake

Photo Credit: alpineella.com

Treat your guests to a delicious cake filled with blueberry jam and Swiss buttercream and topped with a beautiful blueberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream. 

19

Honey Cakes

Photo Credit: amandawilens.com

What goes best with tea? Honey, of course! Which means that these delicious honey cakes topped with honey Chantilly cream and dusted with gold luster dust are a natural compliment to any tea party. 

20

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Bites

Photo Credit: funmoneymom.com

Brighten up your party with these bite-sized cheesecakes topped with fresh summer berries.

21

These Mini Oreo Cakes Are the Perfect Tiny Rainbow Cakes

Photo Credit: helloyummy.co

With plenty of rainbow sprinkles, these mini 'cakes' are a fun and creative dessert that would be completely adorable for a kids tea party.

22

Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream

Photo Credit: livetosweet.com

This cake is subtly sweet and moist, with a delicious cornmeal flavor. Topped with blueberry crème fraîche whipped cream, in a gorgeous shade of purple makes it the perfect dessert for a ladies' tea party. 

23

Almond Mini Bundt Cakes with Orange Glaze - My Sweet Precision

Photo Credit: mysweetprecision.com

Moist almond cake is drizzled with a crowd-pleasing orange glaze for adorable individual bundt cakes.

24

Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

Photo Credit: thecurlyspoonblog.com

With a light and airy texture, tangy lemon flavor, and juicy blueberries, this beautiful bundt cake is a simple way to treat everyone at your party.

25

Pink Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes -- Easy Recipe!

Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

Pink lemonade mini cheesecakes are a sweet and tangy and the perfect bite sized treat to serve guests at a tea party. 

26

Mini Bundt Cakes with Citrus

Photo Credit: urbanblisslife.com

These delightful mini bundt cakes with citrus are so cute! They're so moist and light, and bursting with bright orange and lemon zest in every bite.

27

Blood Orange Sour Cream Cakes

Photo Credit: vintagekitchennotes.com

Lovely and delicate, moist sour cream cakes are flavored with ripe blood oranges and topped off with a pretty pink blood orange. Talk about a cute addition to your party tray.

28

Strawberry Pound Cake

Photo Credit: www.bostongirlbakes.com

This fresh strawberry pound cake recipe is a real showstopper. Not only is it made with fresh strawberries peppering the cake, but it also has a gorgeous pink Strawberry Glaze on top that's guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table.

29

Sloppy peach cake in a cup

Photo Credit: www.indulgewithmimi.com

How beautiful are these individual peach cake cups? Fluffy cake is layered with juicy peaches and creamy whipped topping, making an easy, gorgeous, and delicious individually sized treat.

30

2 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge Recipe

Photo Credit: bowl-me-over.com

Your guests will love this sweet and creamy Strawberry Fudge recipe. Not only is it pretty to look at, but it's easy to make and is sure to satisfy your guests' sweet tooth.

31

White Chocolate Rocky Road

Photo Credit: recipepocket.com

White Chocolate Rocky Road is as beautiful as it is tasty. Made with rich, creamy white chocolate and loaded with all your favorite goodies - gooey marshmallows, chewy fruit jellies, and crunchy nuts, it's like a taste of heaven in every bite. 

32

Italian Cookies (Vanilla or Anisette)

Photo Credit: cookingwithmammac.com

Italian cookies are a tasty addition to any tea party! The soft, cake-like texture is perfect for dunking into a warm cup of tea, and the glossy glaze and sprinkles add a festive touch. 

33

Cookie Cups with Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling

Photo Credit: dizzybusyandhungry.com

Cookie Cups with Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling are as elegant as they are adorable. The sweet sugar cookie cups are the ideal container for the creamy, cheesecake-like filling, which is made with real strawberries for a pretty pink color and an extra burst of flavor.

34

Lavender Madeleines

Photo Credit: emilyfabulous.com

Add a touch of French flair to your party serving Lavender Madeleines. Packed with flavor from the culinary lavender, and - let’s be honest - the butter, they probably won’t last very long once you make them. 

35

Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

Photo Credit: healthyrecipes101.com

We all have at least one friend that is trying to maintain a specific diet. Which is why it's good to have at least one item on the menu that works for them. Not only are these carrot cake cookies delicious, they're also healthy and allergy friendly! 

36

Lemon Rosemary Butter Cookies

Photo Credit: neighborfoodblog.com

Simple butter cookies are a perfect compliment for your tea party, especially when they're infused with a lemon and a delicious savory hint of fresh rosemary.

37

Raspberry Meringue Cookies

Photo Credit: www.cookiedoughandovenmitt.com

Looking for a lighter option? Raspberry meringue cookies shaped like flowers are delicate, flavorful, and oh so pretty.

38

Raspberry-Vanilla double glazed Sugar Cookies with Sugared Pansies

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

With a beautiful glaze and delicate sugar flowers, these cookies will add a touch of elegance to your tea party desserts tray.

39

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Photo Credit: alpineella.com

For a beautiful and decadent dessert, you can't go wrong with delicious cupcakes filled with homemade strawberry preserves and frosted with strawberry buttercream.

40

Buttercream Flower Cupcakes (3 Different Styles)

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, Mother’s Day, or just want something extra pretty to serve your guests, flower cupcakes will be a stunning addition to your dessert display. Learn how to make three different flower designs with a delicious buttercream recipe.

41

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Photo Credit: vintagekitchennotes.com

These delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are perfect for any tea party! The fluffy vanilla cupcakes are Filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a fluffy sweet cream frosting, strawberry shortcake cupcakes are perfect for spring and summer tea parties. 

42

Victoria Sponge Cupcakes

Photo Credit: www.supergoldenbakes.com

Filled with whipped cream and homemade blackberry jam Victoria sponge cupcakes are a beautiful and delicious compliment to a cup of tea.

43

Strawberry Frosted Donuts

Photo Credit: shesnotcookin.com

Donuts for a tea party? Pretty in pink donuts with fresh strawberries and a delicious strawberry glaze frosting are pretty enough for any party. 

44

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

Satisfy your guests' sweet tooth without the stress of baking and serve a tray of cheesecake stuffed strawberries.

45

Mini Fruit Tarts

Photo Credit: whereismyspoon.co

Mini fruit tarts with cream cheese filling and fresh berries are an easy and elegant dessert that are are a beautiful addition to any tea tray.

46

Earl Grey Macarons

Photo Credit: theniftybaker.com

These gorgeous purple macarons infused with three layers of earl gray tea will leave your guests in awe over both their beauty and their flavor. 

47

Blackberry Lavender Macarons Recipe

Photo Credit: www.barleyandsage.com

Filled with rich buttercream and blackberry jam, Blackberry Lavender Macarons are both beautiful and delicious.

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48

Easy Raspberry Muffins

Photo Credit: vintagekitchennotes.com

Moist and fluffy, with a delicious raspberry flavor, they are sure to be a hit with your guests. Just remember to keep a few for yourself, too.

49

Chip the Teacup

Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

These adorable teacup treats are a definite must-try for anyone with kids who love Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

50

Persian Rosewater Cream Puffs

Photo Credit: honestandtasty.com

These aren’t your mamma’s cream puffs! They are soft and delicate pillows of choux pastry, flavored with cardamom and filled with a sweet yet tangy rosewater whipped cream and garnished with sugared rose petals. 

51

Blueberry Blast: Blueberry Crescent Rolls

Photo Credit: inspiredepicurean.com

Hosting a party and want to show some culinary skills? Skip the ordinary crescent rolls and go for something more impressive - Blueberry Crescent Rolls. Your guests don't have to know how simple they are. 

52

How to make Cream Puffs

Photo Credit: www.marcellinaincucina.com

Filled with a lemon pastry cream, these Italian Cream Puffs have light and airy texture that make them an elegant and tasty bite sized dessert.

53

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

Photo Credit: www.eatingonadime.com

This delicious Strawberry Cheesecake in a jar dish will wow your guests with the beautiful layers and the delicious flavor.

54

Strawberry Puff Pastry Tarts

Photo Credit: champagne-tastes.com

These delectable strawberry tarts are ideal for spring entertaining. Made with puff pastry, mascarpone whipped cream, and glazed fresh strawberries, they are sure to impress your guests!

55

Fruit Tarts with Granola Crust

Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

Crunchy granola tart shells are filled with yogurt, homemade lemon curd, and fresh fruit for a delicious spring or summer tea party treat!

56

Easy Bursting Blueberry Mini Galettes

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

Blueberry Mini Galettes are small, individual pies made with light puff pastry dough and a gooey. and delicious blueberry filling. These mini galettes are perfect for a tea party, as they are easy to make and look beautiful even if they're not perfectly shaped.

57

Chocolate Chess Pie Tartlets

Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

Chocolate Chess Pie Tartlets are bite-sized versions of the classic Southern dessert. The filling is a deliciously simple chocolate batter that can be topped with whipped cream for a fantastic tea party treat.

58

Strawberry Tartlets

Photo Credit: www.whiskingwolf.com

These Strawberry Tartlets are silky smooth and simple to prepare. With a buttery shortbread crust that's filled to the brim with pureed strawberries, these creamy little tarts are pretty treats that are bursting with strawberry flavor.

Tea party desserts for women should be beautiful and delicate, as well as delicious. Thankfully there are plenty of recipes to choose from to fit every style and occasion.

If you’re still stuck deciding which of these desserts are best suited for your event, here are some things to think about:

  • Budget: If money is tight, opt for recipes that are pretty on their own, like apple roses and lemon blackberry bread. If you have a bit more money to spend, add in one or two fresh fruit items or a recipe that uses edible flowers.
  • Guest list: If you’re hosting a kids birthday party, it’s best to serve simple, cute recipes, like Chip the Teacup and Cut out Sugar cookies. But if your guest list includes primarily adults, add in at least one stunner.
  • The rest of the menu: If you plan to serve other snacks like finger sandwiches, and appetizers, then keep it simple with two or three desserts.
  • Time of year: Generally, guests prefer lighter and more fruit forward foods (like peach cake in a cup) in spring and summer, and warmer foods (like apple bread and pecan crescents) in fall and winter.

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Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

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