New Years Sweets
Delicious and festive sweets that bring joy and warmth to your New Year celebrations, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Chocolate Fudge
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Peppermint Bark
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- to taste Crushed candy canes for topping
Fruit Tarts
- 1 package pre-made tart shells
- 2 cups pastry cream homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits strawberries, kiwi, blueberries
- ¼ cup apricot glaze
Mini Cheesecakes
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 graham cracker crusts
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and measure all your ingredients. Preheat your oven as required for baking.
Chocolate Fudge
- Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until smooth, then pour into a lined baking dish to cool.
Peppermint Bark
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Melt white chocolate, stir in peppermint extract, pour over dark chocolate, and top with crushed candy canes before allowing it to set.
Fruit Tarts
- Fill tart shells with pastry cream, arrange mixed fruits on top, and brush with apricot glaze.
Mini Cheesecakes
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, add eggs and vanilla, then pour into graham cracker crusts and bake until set.
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate with coconut oil, dip strawberries, and let them cool on a parchment-lined tray.
Decoration and Presentation
- Arrange all treats beautifully on a large platter with festive decorations.
Celebration
- Gather everyone to enjoy the treats and celebrate the new year.
Notes
Store treats in an airtight container; fudge and bark can be kept at room temperature. Refrigerate fruit tarts and mini cheesecakes.