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Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

A rich chocolate tart with airy peppermint mousse, topped with peppermint whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs like Oreos
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
Mousse Filling
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Peppermint Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp crushed candy canes for garnish

Equipment

  • Tart pan (9-inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, and peppermint extract.
  3. Press mixture into a 9-inch tart pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  4. Cool crust completely on a wire rack.
  5. Heat milk until steaming, then whisk into egg yolks and sugar.
  6. Cook mixture on low heat until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate until melted.
  7. Add peppermint extract and let cool to room temperature.
  8. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
  9. Pour mousse into crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Whip cream with powdered sugar and peppermint extract to stiff peaks, then spread over tart.
  11. Garnish with crushed candy canes, slice, and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill overnight for best texture. Adjust peppermint extract to taste. Use high-quality dark chocolate for richer flavor.