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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Indulge in Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart Bliss

This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Crust
  • 1 cup Chocolate Graham Crackers If unavailable, substitutable with an Oreo crust recipe.
  • 5 tablespoons Melted Butter Binds the crust together.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adds sweetness to the crust.
Peppermint Mousse
  • 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin Stabilizes the mousse.
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water Activates the gelatin.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness and creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Milk/Half and Half/Cream Creates a creamy consistency.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the mousse.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped to medium-stiff peaks.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Oil Infuses the mousse with mint flavor.
Dark Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Base of the glaze.
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa) Adds deep chocolate flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup Adds shine to the glaze.
  • 3 tablespoons Very Warm Water Adjusts the consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave
  • 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 moistened. Press evenly into a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, bloom unflavored gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Gently heat until fully dissolved. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave, stir in warm milk, then mix in dissolved gelatin and peppermint oil. Cool to about 85°F.
  3. Beat heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Fold whipped cream into the chocolate-peppermint mixture in three stages.
  4. Spoon the mousse into the cooled crust, smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  5. In a saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream until boiling, remove, and stir in chocolate until smooth. Mix in corn syrup and warm water until pourable.
  6. Pour the glaze over the tart when set, let sit at room temperature for about an hour to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, enjoy the tart soon after making. If refrigerated, let sit out for 15-20 minutes before slicing to prevent sweating.

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