Description
Indulge in the rich and refreshing flavors of this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart. With a luscious chocolate graham cracker crust, airy peppermint mousse filling, and a glossy dark chocolate glaze, this dessert is perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions. Easy to make and stunningly presented, it will surely impress your guests. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or enjoying a sweet treat at home, this tart combines the decadence of dark chocolate with the invigorating essence of peppermint, making it an irresistible choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate graham crackers, finely ground
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon unflavored vegan gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 4 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3–4 drops pure peppermint oil
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (for glaze)
- 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate (preferably 70% cocoa)
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons very warm water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- For the crust, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar; press into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Bloom vegan gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then gently microwave until dissolved.
- Melt white chocolate and mix with heated milk; add bloomed gelatin and peppermint oil.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to medium-stiff peaks; fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour mousse into cooled crust and refrigerate until set (at least 4 hours).
- Prepare glaze by heating cream and mixing in chopped chocolate; pour over chilled tart once set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg