petitfour

noun
UK /ˌpɛtiˈfɔː/
US /ˌpɛtiˈfɔːr/

A petitfour is a tiny, fancy cake or cookie that people eat in one bite.

Grandma served colorful petitfours with tea at the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small, elaborately decorated sweet served at the end of a formal meal.

The chef finished dinner with a plate of petitfours.

3. Any very small, dainty baked treat, often iced or glazed.

The bakery window was full of pink and green petitfours.

4. A bite-sized item meant to be eaten in a single mouthful.

She popped a lemon petitfour into her mouth.