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Mini Desserts for Parties

A delightful assortment of bite-sized desserts perfect for any celebration, featuring a variety of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mousse Cups
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mini Fruit Tarts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup mixed berries for topping
  • 1/2 cup pastry cream for filling
Mini Cheesecakes
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs for crust
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

Chocolate Mousse Cups
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let cool slightly.
  2. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the melted chocolate.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into cups and refrigerate until set.
Mini Fruit Tarts
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.
  2. Add the egg yolk and mix until a dough forms. Press into muffin tin and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Let cool, then fill each tart shell with pastry cream and top with mixed berries.
Mini Cheesecakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of muffin tins.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth. Pour over the crusts.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set. Let cool and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These mini desserts are perfect for parties and can be made ahead of time. Feel free to customize the toppings and flavors.

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