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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

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Discover the perfect festive treat with this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart, featuring a buttery crust and airy mousse.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 8 ounces Chocolate Graham Crackers
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
Mousse
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Milk/Half and Half/Cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Oil
Glaze
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet/Dark Chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Very Warm Water

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • microwave
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press this mixture tightly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes until the crust sets and is lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely before adding the mousse.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Once it's set, microwave the gelatin carefully until just melted—do not boil.
  3. In another bowl, melt white chocolate, then whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in the gelatin mixture and peppermint oil after slightly cooling.
  4. In a separate chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in three additions, ensuring it's well combined and airy.
  5. Spoon the peppermint mousse into the cooled tart crust, smoothing out the top. Cover the tart with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  6. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until it reaches a simmer. Remove from heat, then add chopped dark chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth. Mix in light corn syrup and very warm water until the glaze is glossy.
  7. Carefully pour the cooled dark chocolate glaze over the chilled peppermint mousse, ensuring it coats evenly. Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for about 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve at room temperature for the best taste, allowing 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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