Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart: The Best Holiday Indulgence
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering; remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt in a bowl; slowly add the chocolate mixture, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for another 25 minutes.
- Let the tart cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for extra garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Peppermint, Mousse, Tart, Holiday, Dessert