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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Decadent Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart to Indulge In

This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart combines a crunchy crust with a light peppermint mousse, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Chocolate Graham Crackers Substitute with gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free option.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with dairy-free butter.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
For the Mousse
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Use agar agar for a vegan substitute.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any milk works; adjust sweetness as needed.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Oil Adjust if using extract.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for a non-dairy version.
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet/Dark Chocolate Higher cocoa percentage ramps up intensity.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup Alternatives include honey or agave.
  • 1 tablespoon Warm Water Adjusts glaze consistency for smoothness.

Equipment

  • Tart Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • microwave
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, and then let it cool completely before filling.
Make Mousse
  1. In a small bowl, bloom the unflavored gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes. Once bloomed, microwave it for 10–15 seconds until fully dissolved. Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate chips with the milk in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Mix in the cooled gelatin and peppermint oil until well combined.
Whip Cream
  1. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
Chill Mousse
  1. Pour the mousse into the cooled chocolate graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover the tart and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Prepare Glaze
  1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped bittersweet chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Stir in light corn syrup and warm water.
Glaze Tart
  1. Once the mousse has set, carefully pour the warm chocolate glaze over the tart, using an offset spatula to spread it evenly. Allow the tart to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a stunning finish, garnish with crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings before serving.

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