Save An elegant dessert platter featuring a medley of miniature sweets&mdashchocolate mousse, lemon tartlet, and raspberry financier&mdashperfect for impressing guests with a sparkling array of flavors and textures.
I have always enjoyed preparing this dessert platter for special occasions as it impresses guests with its elegance and delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Mousse: 100 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) chopped, 2 large eggs separated, 30 g granulated sugar, 120 ml heavy cream, pinch of salt
- Lemon Tartlets: 100 g all-purpose flour, 50 g unsalted butter cold and cubed, 25 g powdered sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp cold water, zest of 1 lemon, 60 ml fresh lemon juice, 50 g granulated sugar, 1 egg, 20 g unsalted butter
- Raspberry Financiers: 60 g unsalted butter, 50 g almond flour, 40 g all-purpose flour, 80 g powdered sugar, 2 egg whites, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 50 g fresh raspberries
- Garnishes: Edible gold dust or glitter (optional), fresh mint leaves, mixed berries
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Mousse:
- Melt the chocolate over a bain-marie or in the microwave. Cool slightly. Beat egg yolks with half the sugar until pale. Stir in melted chocolate. Whip cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until foamy, add remaining sugar, and beat to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then fold in egg whites. Spoon into small glasses& chill for at least 2 hours.
- Bake the Lemon Tartlets:
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and butter to coarse crumbs. Add yolk and water& knead until dough forms. Chill 30 min. Roll dough, cut circles, and press into mini tartlet molds. Prick bases and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12 minutes. Cool. For filling, whisk egg, sugar, zest, and lemon juice. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in butter. Fill cooled shells& chill until set.
- Make the Raspberry Financiers:
- Brown the butter until golden and nutty, then cool. Mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar. Stir in egg whites and vanilla, then cooled butter. Divide batter into mini muffin pans& press a raspberry into each. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Cool.
- Assemble the Dessert Plate:
- Place one chocolate mousse, one lemon tartlet, and one raspberry financier on each plate. Garnish with gold dust, fresh mint, and mixed berries for a sparkling effect.
Save This dessert has become a family favorite that brings smiles and compliments whenever I serve it during celebrations.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, hand mixer or whisk, small tartlet molds, mini muffin pan, saucepan, piping bag (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains: Eggs, dairy, wheat (gluten), almonds (nuts). Check chocolate and butter labels for possible traces of other allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 430, Total Fat: 27 g, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 7 g (per serving)
Save This dessert platter is perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort and maximum elegance.
Recipe Help
- → How is the chocolate mousse prepared?
The chocolate is melted gently and combined with egg yolks and sugar, then folded with whipped cream and stiff egg whites for a light texture.
- → What makes the lemon tartlets unique?
The tartlets feature a buttery crust filled with a smooth lemon custard made from fresh juice and zest, providing a bright contrast to the mousse.
- → How to achieve moist raspberry financiers?
Butter is browned to bring nuttiness before combining with almond flour, egg whites, and fresh raspberries, then baked to golden perfection.
- → Can the dessert platter be customized?
Yes, raspberries can be substituted with blueberries or blackberries, and edible glitter adds a festive touch.
- → What garnishes enhance the platter's presentation?
Edible gold dust, fresh mint leaves, and mixed berries add sparkle and freshness to the assembled plate.
- → What tools are needed for preparation?
Essential tools include mixing bowls, a hand mixer or whisk, mini tartlet molds, a muffin pan, and a saucepan for custard.