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Mini chocolate fruit tarts

Dessert always finds a place at the table—especially when it comes in bite-sized portions. Little indulgences mean you can sample a variety of treats without committing to just one. Why settle for a single slice of cake when you could enjoy a petite parfait, a tiny tart, a mini mousse, or a charming little cupcake?

These adorable mini chocolate fruit cups capture that spirit perfectly. Elegant yet playful, they add color, flavor, and a touch of whimsy to any dessert spread, making them a delightful highlight for gatherings or celebrations.

The ingredients are easily available....... all we need is chocolate, some cupcake paper liners, honey, fresh cream and colourful fruits. I used kiwi, peach and pomegranate here. I love the colour combination of green, yellow & red.

 Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cups:
100gms Dark Chocolate (Chopped)
Cupcake liners (about 25 - 30 small size)
For the Filling:
1 Cup Fresh Cream  
Fresh Fruits (I used kiwi, peach & pomegranate)
Honey

 Method:
Melt chocolate using the double boiling method on stove top.( or melt it in the microwave.) 
Now comes the fun and messy part!! 
Coat the cupcake liners with the melted chocolate.... with a thin pastry brush. And then place these on a tray and pop it into the freezer. Once these are set, carefully remove the paper liners. (Remember to coat the chocolate slightly thicker on the cupcake liners, else it will break when we remove it out from them). 
Now our chocolate cups are ready. 

 Whip up some fresh cream and fill the cups with it. You may use a piping bag to give it a nice swirly design and shape. 
Chop the fruits and give it a nice coating with honey. And place these on top of the cream in the chocolate cups. Refrigerate it for some time. 

 And there you go.... mini chocolate yumminess!!!

 Homemade chocolate cups are one of my favorite go-to dessert picks! Everything looks cuter when it's served in a chocolate cup! Mini scoops of ice cream in a chocolate cup. Swirls of elegant mousse in a chocolate cup. Glossy ganache piled high in a chocolate cup! 

 Convinced yet? Try serving this as a mini dessert for you guests at your next party. It is super easy....it would look like you had spent a lot of time preparing it.



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