Dessert Platter Recipe
An assortment of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Mini Cheesecakes
Brownie Bites
Cookies
Method
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the strawberries under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 3
Dip the Strawberries
Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- 4
Set the Strawberries
Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Mini Cheesecakes
- 5
Prepare the Crust
In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a muffin tin to form the crust.
- 6
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- 7
Fill the Crusts
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 8
Bake
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the mini cheesecakes for about 18-20 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- 9
Top with Berries
Once cooled, top each cheesecake with fresh berries before serving.
Brownie Bites
- 10
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- 11
Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- 12
Fill the Muffin Tin
Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- 13
Bake
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool before removing from the tin.
Cookies
- 14
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 15
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 16
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 17
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 18
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 19
Scoop and Bake
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.