Save 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.
I made these trio mini bites for my best friend's birthday last spring. Everyone loved choosing their favorite flavor and there was nothing left by the end of the night! Now I bring them to game nights and see which disappears first.
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
- Preheat Oven & Tin:
- Preheat 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 base of 8 muffin cups. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon mixture over crusts. Bake 12 to 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, press into remaining muffin cups, and prick bases with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely. Fill tart shells with lemon curd and dust with powdered sugar.
Save Last summer, my cousins and I made these together and laughed as we tried to pipe little whipped cream swirls on top. It is still our favorite way to finish a family meal together.
Nutritional Information
Each bite has about 110 calories, 7 g total fat, 10 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein, making these treats easy to enjoy in moderation.
Required Tools
You'll need a 24-cup mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, small saucepan, and a spoon or small scoop.
Serving Suggestions
Try topping with passion fruit pulp, chopped nuts, or a little whipped cream. These mini desserts pair wonderfully with Moscato dAsti or lemon verbena tea for a fresh finish.
Save With just a little effort, you'll have a beautiful array of mini sweets for guests. Make ahead for easy entertaining and let everyone sample the trio flavors!
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients form the base of the mini cheesecakes?
The mini cheesecakes use a graham cracker crumb and melted butter crust topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- → How is the chocolate tart filling prepared?
The filling combines chopped dark chocolate and heated cream to create a smooth ganache, poured into a cookie crumb crust and chilled until set.
- → What type of pastry is used for lemon curd tartlets?
Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry is cut into rounds, baked until golden, and filled with lemon curd before dusting with powdered sugar.
- → Can these bites accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, gluten-free versions can be made by substituting gluten-free cookies and pastry, while the bites remain suitable for vegetarians.
- → What tools are essential for preparing these mini bites?
A 24-cup mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, a whisk or electric mixer, a small saucepan, and a spoon or scoop are used during preparation.
- → How should the mini bites be served or stored?
They can be chilled until serving to maintain shape and freshness, ideal for parties or casual sweet cravings.