How to Use petit four in a Sentence

petit four

noun
  • Make it as a sheet cake and frost with lemon cream cheese frosting, then cut the cake into single-serving petits fours.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Set petit fours and cookies on the rack when glazing or icing them so any excess can drip to a pan below.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Yes, petit four cakes can be frozen as a way to get ahead of prep for a large gathering, or to extend the life of any leftovers.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • As pretty as petits fours, these luscious little two-bite gems can be finished with any kind of berry or preserves.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • While folks go to Campbell’s for different treats, our favorite is their petit fours.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Think of it as the petit four's younger sister, a one-bite round cake, less sweet and far more adventurous in flavor.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Come hungry as a horse to tackle the English cheese trolley, the four pages of single malt whisky options, and the petit fours.
    — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Instead, it was followed by a final bite in the form of a single petit four featuring the menu’s only evident inclusion of chocolate.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
  • Traditional pumpkin pie, cheesecake, petit fours, and cannoli finish the meal.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Food and drink Dainty petit fours and excellent cappuccinos are served in the lounge and library, but the dining scene centers around that rooftop restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Just don’t forget that garden parties are never without a tray of finger sandwiches, pitcher of tea, and petit fours, pretty much regardless of theme!
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Tips When Preparing Petit Fours Ahead Making petit fours ahead can be a great time saver, and a good way to take some of the stress off of your plate before a big event.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025

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