Mini Dessert Bites Trio (Printable Version)

Assortment of small cheesecakes, chocolate tarts, and lemon curd bites bursting with flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for entertaining and sharing.
  • Customizable toppings to suit every taste.
02 -
  • You can make the components up to 2 days ahead and assemble just before serving.
  • Check packaged ingredients for hidden allergens (wheat in pastry, soy in chocolate/cookies).
03 -
  • Chill crusts before filling to help them hold their shape.
  • Use mini paper liners for easier serving and cleanup.
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