Description
A festive tart combining rich dark chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup flour (for tart shell)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for tart shell)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for tart shell)
- Candy canes or crushed peppermint (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan evenly and prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
- Chop the dark chocolate and melt it gently over a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form—set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until thick.
- Gradually pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, mixing well. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mousse into the cooled tart shell and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes (4 hours) or until set.
- Once set, sprinkle the top with crushed candy canes.
- Slice with a hot knife and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Be gentle when folding the whipped cream to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate, dessert, holiday, mousse, tart, peppermint