Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart
Rich dark choc peppermint mousse tart recipe A decadent chilled dessert perfect for holidays Easy nobake tech for a stunning festive treat
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream, divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tiny pinch salt
- ½ cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, for garnish
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, stir together the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat ½ cup of heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Stir in peppermint extract and salt. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with ¼ cup granulated sugar until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate ganache. Then, carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the mousse into the cooled crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to set.
- Before serving, whip ½ cup cold heavy cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar. Pipe or dollop onto the tart and garnish with crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings.
Notes
An elegant and easy no-bake Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart. A perfect festive dessert with a rich chocolate crust and a light, airy peppermint mousse filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g