Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart: The Best Festive Dessert
A deliciously rich and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy.
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a tart shell and bake for 25 minutes.
- Let cool, then whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled tart before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill the tart before serving to enhance the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart, festive dessert, holiday dessert