# What You'll Need:
→ Mini Brownie Bites
01 - 3.5 oz unsalted butter
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3.2 oz granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2.1 oz all-purpose flour
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups
08 - 5.3 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1.4 oz granulated sugar
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1 tsp lemon zest
13 - 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
14 - 6 digestive biscuits or graham crackers, finely crushed
15 - 0.9 oz unsalted butter, melted
→ Mini Fruit Tartlets
16 - 1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
17 - 2.5 fl oz whole milk
18 - 1 egg yolk
19 - 0.7 oz granulated sugar
20 - 1 tsp cornstarch
21 - 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
22 - 2.8 oz assorted fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease mini muffin tins or line with paper cups as needed.
02 - Combine butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into melted chocolate mixture. Fold in flour and salt until just combined, maintaining fudgy texture.
04 - Spoon batter into 8 mini muffin cups. Bake for 12-15 minutes until set but fudgy. Cool in tin.
05 - Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press evenly into bottom of 8 mini muffin cups.
06 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
07 - Spoon filling over crusts. Bake for 12-15 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then refrigerate.
08 - Cut shortcrust pastry into 8 circles and press into mini tartlet tins. Prick bases with fork.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
10 - Whisk milk, egg yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in saucepan. Gently heat while stirring until thickened. Cool slightly.
11 - Fill cooled tartlet shells with pastry cream. Top each tartlet with fresh berries.
12 - Arrange all mini treats on tiered serving stand or platter. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
