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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Savor the Holidays with Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart is a festive dessert that combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Chocolate Graham Crackers Finely ground
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
For the Mousse
  • 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin Or agar agar for vegan
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Dairy-free chocolate for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Milk Or Half and Half/Cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Oil Adjust quantity for extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet/Dark Chocolate Higher cocoa percentage for intensity
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Honey or agave as alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water To adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9.5-inch tart pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine finely ground chocolate graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the crust mixture into a 9.5-inch tart pan evenly and bake for 10 minutes. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
  3. Bloom the gelatin in cold water according to package directions, then dissolve it in the microwave until clear.
  4. Melt white chocolate chips with milk over low heat, stir in bloomed gelatin and peppermint oil until well combined.
  5. Whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until medium-stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the cooled chocolate mixture.
  6. Spoon the mousse mixture into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Heat the heavy cream until just boiling, stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate until smooth, then mix in light corn syrup and warm water.
  8. Once the mousse has set, pour the chocolate glaze over the tart, spreading it smoothly. Allow it to sit at room temperature for about one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chocolate mixture cools below 85°F (29°C) before folding in whipped cream for a light texture. You can store the tart covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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