15 Muffin Tin Desserts (That Aren’t Cupcakes)

Cheesecakes, pies, tarts and more all made in a muffin tin.

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1/14

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Total Time 35 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan
2/14

Pecan Butter Tarts

Total Time 40 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I searched for the perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a scoop of ice cream on top. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
3/14

Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups

Total Time 15 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I love to prepare these cool, fluffy fruit cups to give a refreshing boost to many meals. They've been well received at family gatherings and summer barbecues. There's no last-minute fuss since you make them well in advance. —Karen Hatcher, St. Amant, Louisiana
4/14

Mini Blueberry Tarts

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 mini tarts
From the Recipe Creator: I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part: I didn't spend tons of time on it thanks to refrigerated pie crust. Watch your mini tarts around the 13-minute mark to make sure they don't brown too quickly. If you'd like, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.—Allison Bell, Hillsdale, New Jersey
5/14

Cherry Bombs

Total Time 15 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon. —Linda Triplett, Renton, Washington
6/14

Blackout Peach Bread Pudding

Total Time 45 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I bake several times a week so my kids have homemade desserts. We lost power in a storm, so I used the grill to invent “blackout” pudding. —Augustina Zaccardi, Eastchester, New York
7/14

Mini Strawberry Shortcake

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Back when store-bought shortcake was an unheard-of thing, my grandmother passed this mini strawberry shortcake recipe down to my mother. Mother later shared it with me, and I've since given it to my daughter. —Althea Heers, Jewell, Iowa
8/14

Nut Butter Cups

Total Time 20 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
9/14

Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells. —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon

10/14

Coffee Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Coffee lovers will line up for this rich coffee cheesecake. It's creamy and just mildly sweet, which allows the coffee flavor to shine through. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

11/14

Mini Key Lime and Coconut Pies

Total Time 35 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Savor the flavor of Key Lime Pie with these individual muffin-size treats. They're great when you need to serve a large group.—Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
12/14

Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These individual pineapple upside-down cakes are an eye-catching addition to my holiday dessert table. A boxed cake mix makes them easy to bake anytime. —Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington
13/14

Baklava Cheesecake Tarts

Total Time 50 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I love the sticky honey syrup, spices, nuts and crispy phyllo of homemade baklava but don’t want the fuss of preparing it in the traditional way. These easy-to-make cups offer all of the classic flavors and textures in the form of little cheesecakes. —Laura Curtis, Hoboken, New Jersey
14/14

Mini Cheesecake

Total Time 35 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Presto! We turned cheesecake into irresistible bite-sized snacks with these cute little treats. Feel free to use your favorite flavor of jam. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen