"Mini desserts are a great way to offer variety - and a little taste of luxury - without overindulging." - From: McCormick

"I confabulated with pastry chef Kelly Bailey, who devised this sybaritic showcase for chocolate and espresso." - From: Death by Chocolate Cakes

Homemade Gingerbread Wafers (70 of them!) are layered with Mascarpone Mousse and refrigerated for at least 12 hours before serving. - From: Vintage Cakes

"If you've ever had trouble making a meringue, try this recipe. It's foolproof." - From: Valentine Treats

This no-bake cake is made with chocolate wafer cookies layered with chocolate whipped cream. - From: Food and Wine Annual Cookbook, 2005