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White Chocolate Mousse Tart

Decadent White Chocolate Mousse Tart That Wow’s Every Guest

A beginner-friendly White Chocolate Mousse Tart with rich mousse and a buttery crust, perfect for impressing at any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt
  • ½ cup Cold unsalted butter Cubed
  • 1 large Egg yolk Can substitute with whole egg
  • 2-3 tablespoons Cold water Use sparingly
For the Mousse Filling
  • 8 ounces White chocolate High-quality chocolate
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Gelatin Optional, can use agar-agar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure extract recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can use dairy-free creamer
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh berries Seasonal fruits recommended
  • ½ cup Chocolate curls Use shavings from a chocolate bar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • tart pan
  • Whisk
  • Pastry Blender
  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and cold water gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface until about ¼ inch thick. Fit the rolled dough into a tart pan, pressing it firmly against the edges. Place parchment paper over the crust and fill with weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. If using gelatin, bloom it by sprinkling it over a small amount of cold water in a bowl. In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Add chopped white chocolate and mix until fully melted. Let cool to room temperature while whipping the cream to soft peaks.
  4. Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, gently fold in the whipped cream using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
  5. Pour the mousse into the prepared tart shell and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  6. Once chilled, remove the tart from the pan, garnish with fresh berries and chocolate curls. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for best results. Be patient while chilling to allow mousse to set properly.

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