Jul 14 2026
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Assorted Mini-desserts Recipe

Inspired by Q39 South
Time45m
Serves12

A selection of elegant mini desserts for sweet indulgence.

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Ingredients

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Mini Dessert Components

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare Chocolate Mousse

    In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, melt 8 ounces of dark chocolate and let it cool slightly. Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined. Spoon into mini dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Make Vanilla Pudding

    Prepare vanilla pudding according to package instructions or make homemade pudding. Once thickened, spoon into mini dessert cups and let cool.

  3. 3

    Prepare Lemon Curd

    In a saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 3 egg yolks. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool. Spoon into mini cups.

  4. 4

    Assemble Dessert Cups

    In each mini dessert cup, layer chocolate mousse, vanilla pudding, and lemon curd. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of the layers.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Top each cup with whipped cream, fresh berries, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, and a mint leaf.

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