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Decadent Apricot Cream Cheese Petit Fours You’ll Love

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Indulge in these Decadent Apricot Cream Cheese Petit Fours that are sure to impress your guests with their delightful layers of sweet apricot jam and creamy filling. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, complemented by the soft sponge cake base. The smooth icing adds a touch of elegance as it glistens under the light. Feel free to customize your icing for a personal touch.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 batch sponge cake or pound cake
  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 batch icing (chocolate, royal, or poured fondant)

Instructions

  1. Bake your sponge cake or pound cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to instructions and let it cool completely on a wire rack until firm to the touch.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with apricot jam using an electric mixer until smooth and spreadable.
  3. Once the cake has cooled, spread the apricot cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface using an offset spatula.
  4. Choose your preferred icing type and carefully cover the entire cake evenly, ensuring a smooth finish without disturbing the filling underneath.
  5. Allow the icing to set for about an hour at room temperature before slicing into small squares to serve.
  • Author: Lily Monroe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 petit four (30g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg