Mini Dessert Trio Recipe
Try all three mini desserts - perfect for sharing for the ultimate mini indulgence.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini Cheesecakes
Method
Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined. Then gently fold in the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
- 5
Chill
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Mini Fruit Tarts
- 6
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Fill the Tart Shells
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into the mini tart shells, filling them generously.
- 8
Top with Fruit
Arrange the assorted fresh fruits on top of the cream cheese filling in each tart shell.
- 9
Chill
Refrigerate the fruit tarts for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Mini Cheesecakes
- 10
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- 11
Mix the Cheesecake Filling
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and egg, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- 12
Fill the Crusts
Pour the cheesecake filling into each mini graham cracker crust, filling them to the top.
- 13
Bake
Place the filled crusts in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the center is set.
- 14
Cool and Chill
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
