Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well blended. Press the mixture firmly into a 9.5-inch tart pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until it is fragrant and slightly firm. Once done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Peppermint Mousse
- While the crust is cooling, bloom the unflavored gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water in a small bowl for about 5 minutes. Once bloomed, heat it gently until dissolved.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in another bowl, then stir in warm milk and peppermint oil, cooling the mixture to about 85°F (29°C).
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form, then fold this into the chocolate mixture delicately.
- Spoon the mousse into the cooled tart crust and refrigerate it until set, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Prepare the Dark Chocolate Glaze
- When ready to glaze, heat a saucepan over medium heat and bring the cream to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and whisk in bittersweet or dark chocolate until smooth.
- Stir in light corn syrup and warm water, blending until evenly combined.
Step 4: Glaze the Tart
- Retrieve your chilled mousse tart from the refrigerator. Carefully pour the warm chocolate glaze over the set mousse.
- Allow the glaze to set for about an hour at room temperature.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Once the glaze has set, slice into generous portions. Garnish each slice with crushed candy canes or a sprig of rosemary.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the festive dessert with friends and family.
Nutrition
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the glaze. Chill mousse overnight for best flavor.
