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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Decadent Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart to Impress

Delight your guests with this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart, a festive dessert that blends rich chocolate with refreshing mint.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 9 whole Chocolate Graham Crackers Can substitute with Oreos
  • 5 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
For the Mousse
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Agar-agar can be used as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Milk/Half-and-Half/Cream Dairy alternatives can be used
  • 1 3/4 Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Oil Adjust if using peppermint extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (for glaze)
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate 70% cocoa recommended
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Very Warm Water

Equipment

  • 9.5-inch tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the finely ground chocolate graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved.
  3. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Heat the milk until steaming and combine with the melted chocolate and dissolved gelatin.
  4. Whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
  6. Spoon the mousse into the cooled crust and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  7. To make the glaze, heat the heavy whipping cream until boiling, remove from heat and stir in chocolate until smooth. Mix in corn syrup and warm water.
  8. Pour the glaze over the tart and let set for an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For serving, garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for added festivity.

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