Jul 14 2026
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Dessert Platter Recipe

Inspired by Jim Deggys (Lafayette) Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery
Time2h
Serves8

An assortment of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Mini Cheesecakes

Fruit Tart

Method

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Strawberries

    Rinse the strawberries under cold water and dry them thoroughly with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

  3. 3

    Dip the Strawberries

    Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.

  4. 4

    Set the Strawberries

    Place the dipped strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with all strawberries.

  5. 5

    Drizzle White Chocolate

    Melt the white chocolate chips in the same manner, then use a fork to drizzle over the dipped strawberries for decoration.

  6. 6

    Chill

    Refrigerate the strawberries for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

Mini Cheesecakes

  1. 7

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. 8

    Prepare the Crust

    In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake molds.

  3. 9

    Make the Cheesecake Filling

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, then mix in the vanilla extract and eggs until well combined.

  4. 10

    Fill the Molds

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in the molds, filling them to about 3/4 full.

  5. 11

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

  6. 12

    Cool and Chill

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Fruit Tart

  1. 13

    Prepare the Tart Shell

    Place the pre-made tart shell on a serving platter.

  2. 14

    Fill with Pastry Cream

    Spoon the pastry cream into the tart shell and spread it evenly to the edges.

  3. 15

    Top with Fresh Fruit

    Arrange the mixed fresh fruit on top of the pastry cream in a decorative pattern.

  4. 16

    Glaze the Tart

    Heat the apricot glaze in a small saucepan until warm, then brush it over the fruit to give it a shiny finish.

  5. 17

    Chill

    Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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