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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

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Indulge in the luxurious taste of our Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart, a dessert that seamlessly combines rich chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint. This elegant tart features a crunchy chocolate graham cracker crust, a light and airy white chocolate-peppermint mousse, and is finished with a glossy dark chocolate glaze. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion, this impressive treat will surely captivate your guests. With its make-ahead option, you can prepare it in advance, allowing you to enjoy your time without last-minute stress.

Ingredients

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  • 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, half and half, or cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 34 drops pure peppermint oil
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons very warm water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix ground graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar; press into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Bloom vegan gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes; dissolve in the microwave.
  4. Melt white chocolate and combine with milk, bloomed gelatin, and peppermint oil.
  5. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar; fold into the chocolate mixture.
  6. Pour mousse into cooled crust, smooth top, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  7. For the glaze, heat cream until boiling; add chopped dark chocolate, corn syrup, and warm water until smooth.
  8. Pour glaze over chilled mousse tart and let set.

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