Pin it A delightful assortment of bite-sized cheesecakes and tarts, perfect for parties or sweet cravings. These trendy mini desserts are easy to serve, visually appealing, and bursting with flavor.
These mini dessert bites were a huge hit at my last family brunch. Everyone loved trying the different flavors and kept asking for the recipe, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For Mini Cheesecakes: 100 g (3.5 oz) graham cracker crumbs, 40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter (melted), 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese (softened), 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, fresh berries (for topping)
- For Mini Chocolate Tarts: 100 g (3.5 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (finely crushed), 40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter (melted), 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate (chopped), 75 ml (1/3 cup) heavy cream, sea salt flakes (for garnish)
- For Mini Lemon Curd Tarts: 1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, 100 g (3.5 oz) lemon curd, 1 tsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Mini Cheesecakes:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press 1 heaping teaspoon into the base of 8 muffin cups. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon mixture over crusts. Bake for 12–15 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then chill. Top with berries before serving.
- Mini Chocolate Tarts:
- Mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into 8 muffin cups to form bases. Chill for 10 minutes. Heat cream to simmer, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Spoon ganache into crusts. Chill 30 minutes until set. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Mini Lemon Curd Tarts:
- Cut 8 rounds from shortcrust pastry and press into remaining muffin cups. Prick bases with a fork. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Cool completely. Fill tart shells with lemon curd and dust with powdered sugar.
Pin it Whenever we make these mini treats together, my kids love decorating the cheesecakes with berries and choosing toppings for the tarts. It is a fun and delicious family activity that brings smiles to everyone.
Vary Your Flavors
Try swapping in passion fruit, chopped nuts, or whipped cream for creative toppings. Mix and match to suit your taste or the season.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these trio bites with Moscato dAsti for parties or lemon verbena tea for an afternoon treat. Display them on a pretty platter to impress guests.
Nutrition Facts
Each mini bite contains about 110 calories, 7 g total fat, 10 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein. They are perfect for portion control and enjoying a touch of sweetness.
Pin it Enjoy making this delicious trio of mini desserts. They are sure to impress at any event or family gathering!
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the crusts for these mini bites?
The crusts are made from graham cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter for cheesecakes, crushed chocolate cookies with butter for chocolate tarts, and ready-rolled shortcrust pastry for lemon tarts.
- → How long should the mini cheesecakes bake?
Bake the mini cheesecakes for 12 to 15 minutes at 170°C (340°F) until set, then cool before chilling.
- → Can I customize the toppings on these desserts?
Yes, fresh berries are suggested for cheesecakes, sea salt flakes enhance the chocolate tarts, and powdered sugar dusts the lemon curd tarts. Other toppings like passion fruit or chopped nuts work well too.
- → Are these mini bites suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all components use vegetarian-friendly ingredients such as cream cheese, butter, eggs, and dairy-based fillings.
- → What tools are essential for preparing these dessert bites?
A 24-cup mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, a small saucepan for melting chocolate, and a spoon or scoop are recommended.
- → Can these treats be adapted for gluten-free diets?
Yes, by substituting gluten-free cookies and pastry sheets, the mini bites can be made gluten-free.