Okay, so today I messed around in the kitchen with my mini muffin pan. I have always felt bad that it was just sitting there, doing nothing. So, I pulled it out and decided to whip up some tiny treats. I wasn’t sure what to make at first, just staring at the little cups, thinking they looked kind of cute.
First thing, I greased the heck out of that pan. I used some cooking spray, made sure every little nook got a good coating, because nobody likes sticking. Then I rummaged through my pantry for some basic stuff—flour, sugar, eggs, the usual suspects. I found some old recipes I’d bookmarked ages ago, and picked out a couple that seemed easy enough.
Tried and Tested
- Mini Cheesecakes
- Tiny Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Fruity Little Tarts
I started with mini cheesecakes. I crushed some graham crackers, mixed them with melted butter, and pressed that into the bottom of each cup. For the filling, I just beat together some cream cheese, sugar, an egg, and a splash of vanilla. I spooned that on top of the crusts and baked them for about 15 minutes. They came out looking pretty good, if I do say so myself. I let them cool and then stuck them in the fridge to chill.
Next, I went for tiny chocolate chip cookies. I made a basic cookie dough, but I added a ton of mini chocolate chips because, why not? I rolled little balls of dough and popped one into each cup. They baked up quickly, maybe 10 minutes. They were super cute and a little crispy around the edges, just how I like them.
Feeling a bit more adventurous, I tried making some fruity little tarts. I used store-bought pie crust because, let’s be honest, who has time to make pie crust from scratch? I cut out small circles and fitted them into the cups. I had some berries in the fridge, so I mixed those with a bit of sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice. I spooned the berry mix into the crusts and baked them until they were golden and bubbly. They smelled amazing while baking, all fruity and sweet.
After everything was baked and cooled, I had a little tasting session. The mini cheesecakes were a hit—creamy and just the right size. The tiny cookies were perfect with a glass of milk, and those little fruit tarts? They were gone in minutes. It was a fun day of experimenting, and honestly, using the mini muffin pan made everything feel extra special, not to mention, portion control was built right in!
So, that’s my mini muffin pan adventure. It was messy, it was fun, and I ended up with a bunch of adorable, tasty treats. I’d say it was a pretty successful day in the kitchen.
