Must Have Desserts for Your 2025 New Year’s Eve Party

These bite-sized treats combine rich, smooth chocolate with crunchy toasted pecans, all encased in a buttery, flaky pastry shell. They offer the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert spread.

Recipe Highlights

Serves: 12-16 bites

Ingredients:

• For the Pastry: 150g plain flour, 100g unsalted butter (chilled), 30g granulated sugar, pinch of salt.
• For the Filling: 100g Urban Chocolatier Milk Chocolate Buttons, 100g brown sugar, 2 eggs, 60g unsalted butter (melted), 1 tsp vanilla essence, 100g toasted pecans (chopped), pinch of salt.

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare the Pastry: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add chilled butter, rubbing it into the flour until crumbly. Add a couple of tablespoons of cold water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut into circles to line mini muffin tins. Blind-bake at 180°C for 10 minutes.
2. Make the Filling: Melt the Milk Chocolate Buttons. Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in melted chocolate and chopped pecans.
3. Assemble the Bites: Fill pastry shells with the chocolate-pecan mixture. Bake again at 180°C for 15-20 minutes or until set.

Experience the perfect harmony of tart citrus and buttery sweetness with a Lemon Curd Tart. Its vibrant, golden filling is rich and velvety, housed in a flaky, crisp pastry shell. Every bite offers a zesty burst of lemon that’s light, refreshing, and indulgent.

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Serves: 8 people

Ingredients:

• For the Pastry: 160g plain flour, 115g unsalted butter (chilled), 45g granulated sugar, 1 large egg yolk, and 30-45ml cold water.
• For the Lemon Curd: 4 large eggs, 200g granulated sugar, 120ml fresh lemon juice (3–4 lemons), zest of 2 lemons, and 115g unsalted butter (chilled).

Preparation Steps:

1. Craft the Pastry: Combine flour, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the dough, line a tart pan, and blind-bake at 190°C for 15-20 minutes until golden.
2. Create the Lemon Curd: In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Tart: Pour the lemon curd into the cooled pastry shell, smoothen the surface, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until fully set.

Indulge in the tropical sweetness of these Coconut Macaroons, where chewy coconut meets a crisp golden exterior. Perfectly sweet and lightly toasted, these macaroons offer a satisfying bite of coconut bliss in every piece. 

Recipe Highlights

Serves: 20-24 macaroons

Ingredients:

• For the Macaroons: 200g desiccated coconut (unsweetened), 150g sweetened condensed milk, 2 large egg whites, 1 tsp vanilla essence, pinch of salt.

Preparation Steps:

1. Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine desiccated coconut, condensed milk, egg whites, vanilla essence, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is well blended.
2. Shape the Macaroons: Use a spoon to scoop the mixture and form small mounds on a greaseproof baking sheet.
3. Bake the Macaroons: Bake at 160°C for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp around the edges.
4. Cool and Serve: Allow macaroons to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

As we toast to 2025, let’s celebrate the joys of good food and great company. Whether you’re hosting a grand party or an intimate gathering, these desserts are sure to impress your guests and leave lasting memories. At Urban Chocolatier, we’re all about creating sweet moments, and we’d love to see your dessert spreads! Visit your nearest Urban Chocolatier store for a variety of indulgent treats, or shop online for your party essentials.
Don’t forget to share your creations with us on Instagram @theurbanchocolatier. We wish you a happy, prosperous, and delicious New Year!.