Dessert Add-on Recipe
Add a variety of desserts to any buffet.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Fruit Tart
Mini Cheesecakes
Method
Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- 3
Separate the Eggs
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- 5
- 6
Chill the Mousse
Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Fruit Tart
- 7
Prepare the Tart
Place the pre-made tart shell on a serving platter.
- 8
Fill with Pastry Cream
Pour the pastry cream into the tart shell, smoothing it out evenly.
- 9
Arrange the Fruits
Slice the assorted fresh fruits and arrange them beautifully on top of the pastry cream.
- 10
Glaze with Apricot Jam
In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam until it is liquid. Brush it over the arranged fruits to give a nice glaze.
- 11
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Mini Cheesecakes
- 12
- 13
Mix the Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add in egg yolks, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 14
Fill the Molds
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in the molds.
- 15
Bake the Cheesecakes
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake the mini cheesecakes for about 15 minutes, or until set.
- 16
Cool and Serve
Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely before removing from the molds. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.





