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Mini Desserts for Parties

A delightful assortment of bite-sized desserts perfect for any gathering, featuring a variety of flavors and textures that will please your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mousse Cups
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mini Fruit Tarts
  • 1 pkg pre-made tart shells mini size
  • 1 cup pastry cream store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam for glaze
Mini Cheesecakes
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 pkg mini graham cracker crusts

Method
 

Chocolate Mousse Cups
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, then gently fold in the egg whites.
  5. Spoon the mousse into mini cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Mini Fruit Tarts
  1. Fill each tart shell with pastry cream.
  2. Top with mixed berries, arranging them decoratively.
  3. Heat apricot jam until melted and brush over the fruit for a shiny glaze.
Mini Cheesecakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and sour cream, mixing until combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the mini graham cracker crusts.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set. Let cool and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These mini desserts can be made a day in advance for convenience. Feel free to customize the toppings based on seasonal fruits or personal preferences.

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