Mini Dessert Bites Trio (Print)

Assortment of small cheesecakes, chocolate and lemon tarts bursting with fresh flavors and ease of serving.

# Components:

→ Mini Cheesecakes

01 - 3.5 oz graham cracker crumbs
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Fresh berries, for topping

→ Mini Chocolate Tarts

08 - 3.5 oz chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
11 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
12 - Sea salt flakes, for garnish

→ Mini Lemon Curd Tarts

13 - 1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
14 - 3.5 oz lemon curd
15 - 1 tsp powdered sugar, for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 340°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press approximately 1 heaping teaspoon into the base of 8 muffin cups.
03 - In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spoon evenly over crusts.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Top with fresh berries before serving.
05 - Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Press into 8 muffin cups to form tart bases. Chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
06 - Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth. Spoon ganache into the chilled tart bases.
07 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set. Garnish with sea salt flakes before serving.
08 - Cut 8 rounds from the shortcrust pastry and press into remaining muffin cups. Prick bases with a fork.
09 - Bake pastry shells for 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
10 - Fill cooled tart shells with lemon curd. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually stunning variety in every batch
  • Easy to make ahead for parties or gatherings
02 -
  • Each variety can be customized with different toppings for seasonal flair
  • Gluten-free options are easy by swapping cookie and pastry bases
03 -
  • Chill the tarts fully to set filling before serving
  • Experiment with toppings like nuts, fruit puree, or whipped cream for variety
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