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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Decadent Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart for Holidays

This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart is a no-bake, festive dessert sure to impress your guests this holiday season.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Chocolate Graham Crackers Crushed
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
For the Mousse
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Chips Melted
  • 1 cup Milk/Half and Half/Cream Warmed
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Oil Adjust based on extract potency
For the Glaze
  • 4 ounces Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed chocolate graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until resembles wet sand. Press into tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, let cool.
  2. Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water and letting sit for 5 minutes. Melt white chocolate over simmering water, stir in warmed milk. Combine with gelatin and peppermint oil, let cool slightly.
  3. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into the cooled white chocolate mixture. Spoon into tart shell and refrigerate until set.
  4. Heat heavy cream until boiling, stir in chopped chocolate until melted and smooth. Add corn syrup and warm water, stirring until glossy. Let cool slightly.
  5. Pour warm glaze over set mousse, tilting to spread evenly. Let set at room temperature for about an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow the tart to chill completely before pouring the glaze. Garnish with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.

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