Whoppers Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Mini Maltesers Cheesecake Dessert Shooters

Whoppers Cheesecake Dessert Cups combine the familiar crunch of Whoppers (Maltesers) with a smooth chocolate ganache and a creamy filling, creating a delicious mix of flavours and textures in a cute mini dessert cup.

Prep Time 30

Chill time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings Mini Cups

Calories 338kcal

Author Fay Khoury

INGREDIENTS

Base

8 (8) chocolate cookies
1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) butter softened

Filling

1 cup (1 cup) chocolate malt balls
250 g (1 cups) cream cheese
½ cup (½ cup) sugar superfine
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract adjust to taste
300 ml (1 ¼ cups) heavy cream

Chocolate Ganache Sauce

150 g (6/7 cups) dark chocolate
100 ml (3/7 cups) heavy cream

Topping

6 (6) chocolate malt balls crushed
12 (12) chocolate malt balls whole

INSTRUCTIONS

Base

Begin by processing the chocolate cookies in a food processor, or with a stick blender until they turn into fine crumbs. You can also place them in a zip lock bag and crush them with a wooden rolling pin.
Melt/soften butter and thoroughly mix it with the cookie crumbs.
Set aside.

Filling

Crush Maltesers (or Whoppers) into fine crumbs/powder using a stick blender or rolling pin.
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until fully combined and smooth making sure the sugar is completely dissolved for a silky filling texture.
Add vanilla extract and whipping cream to the cream cheese mixture. Whip the mixture until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
Gently fold in the crushed Maltesers, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the filling.

Assembly

Place a layer of the prepared cookie crumb mixture at the bottom of each dessert cup, pressing down lightly.
Place filling in a piping bag, and pipe (or spoon) a layer of the cheesecake filling over the crumb base.
Next, add a layer of the chocolate ganache sauce over the cheesecake filling.
Repeat with another layer of the ganache sauce and cheesecake filling,
For the final touch, sprinkle each cup with crushed Maltesers and place a whole Malteser on top for decoration.

Serving

These mini dessert cups can be served immediately for a creamy texture or refrigerated for a few hours for a more set consistency. I like to refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavours blend.
Store any remaining ganache in the refrigerator for later use.

NOTES

Serving Size: You can adjust the size of the servings based on the type of event. Use smaller cups for bite-sized treats or larger ones for more indulgent servings.

Chilling Time: For best results, chill the dessert cups for at least 1-2 hours before serving. This allows the layers to set properly and flavors to meld.

Storage: These dessert cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to cover them to prevent absorbing other flavors from the fridge.

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