Description
A rich and creamy dark chocolate peppermint mousse tart with a crunchy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate and peppermint extract into the whipped cream.
- Pour the mousse into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Let the tart sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart