Petit Fours Elegant Treats (Printer-Friendly)
Small layered cakes with apricot jam, cream cheese, and icing, perfect for refined tea party treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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1 (9×13-inch) sponge cake or pound cake, baked and cooled (approximately 1 to 1¼ lb)
→ Filling
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⅓ cup apricot jam (about 3.9 tablespoons)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Icing
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2 cups icing (chocolate, royal, or poured fondant)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Prepare a thin sponge or pound cake according to your chosen recipe and allow it to cool completely.
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Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the cooled cake, layer apricot jam on top, then add a second layer of cream cheese smoothing it out.
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Cut the layered cake into small squares or diamond shapes suitable for bite-sized servings.
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Coat each piece with the chosen icing and decorate as desired using piped icing or edible flowers.
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Refrigerate the coated petit fours until the icing sets firmly before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a sharp knife for clean cuts to maintain the integrity of the layers.
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Chilling the petit fours helps the icing to set and enhances the flavor melding.