Signature Dessert Platter Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Mousse
For the Fresh Fruit Salad
For the Mini Cheesecakes
For the Caramel Sauce
Method
Chocolate Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
- 5
Chill the Mousse
Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Fresh Fruit Salad Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Fruits
Wash and slice the strawberries, peel and dice the kiwi.
- 7
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the fruit salad before serving.
Mini Cheesecakes Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Crust
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of muffin tins lined with paper liners.
- 10
Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 11
Fill the Tins
Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each muffin tin.
- 12
Bake
Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 15-20 minutes until the centers are set. Allow to cool before removing from the tins.
Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 13
- 14
Add Butter and Cream
Once the sugar is melted, carefully whisk in the butter until fully melted, then gradually add the heavy cream while stirring.
- 15
Add Salt
Add a pinch of salt to the caramel sauce and stir until smooth. Let it cool before using.

