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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart for Sweet Holiday Joy

This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart is a festive dessert that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Chocolate Graham Crackers Substitute with an Oreo crust if unavailable.
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Binds the crust together.
  • ¼ cup Sugar Sweetens the crust.
For the Mousse
  • 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin Bloom in cold water.
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness.
  • 1 cup Milk or Half-and-Half
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens whipped cream.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Creates airy mousse.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Oil Adjust based on taste preference.
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream Base for glaze.
  • 4 ounces Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate 70% cocoa recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup Adds gloss.
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water Aids in consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tart pan
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Crust
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form, then fold this into the chocolate mixture delicately.
  4. Spoon the mousse into the cooled tart crust and refrigerate it until set, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Prepare the Dark Chocolate Glaze
  1. 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.
  2. Stir in light corn syrup and warm water, blending until evenly combined.
Step 4: Glaze the Tart
  1. Retrieve your chilled mousse tart from the refrigerator. Carefully pour the warm chocolate glaze over the set mousse.
  2. Allow the glaze to set for about an hour at room temperature.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Once the glaze has set, slice into generous portions. Garnish each slice with crushed candy canes or a sprig of rosemary.
  2. Serve chilled and enjoy the festive dessert with friends and family.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for the glaze. Chill mousse overnight for best flavor.

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