Mini Dessert Bites Trio (Print Version)

An assortment of bite-sized cheesecakes, chocolate and lemon tarts bursting with flavor in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 340°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin liberally.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press heaping teaspoons into bases of 8 muffin cups to form crusts.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spoon evenly over crusts.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Top with fresh berries before serving.
05 - Mix crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter. Press evenly into 8 muffin cups and chill for 10 minutes.
06 - Heat heavy cream to a simmer, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth and glossy.
07 - Spoon ganache into chilled cookie crusts. Chill for 30 minutes until firm. Garnish with sea salt flakes.
08 - Cut 8 rounds from shortcrust pastry and press firmly into remaining muffin cups. Prick bases with fork.
09 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before filling.
10 - Fill tart shells with lemon curd and dust lightly with powdered sugar prior to serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Offers three flavors in one batch
  • Perfect for entertaining or portion control
02 -
  • These bites can be made up to two days ahead
  • Check all packaged ingredients for potential allergens
03 -
  • Chill the chocolate tarts for firmer texture
  • Vary toppings for color and crunch, such as chopped nuts or passion fruit
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