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Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Tart

A decadent, no-bake chocolate tart with peppermint mousse, perfect for holiday celebrations or festive Christmas tables.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas, Holiday
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Peppermint Chocolate Mousse
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream divided
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Topping
  • whipped cream optional
  • crushed candy canes for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Tart pan
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into tart pan and chill.
  2. Melt chocolate until smooth, cool slightly, stir in peppermint extract.
  3. Whip 1.5 cups cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold whipped cream gently into melted chocolate until smooth.
  5. Spread mousse into chilled crust; chill 2+ hours until set.
  6. Top with remaining whipped cream and crushed candy canes before serving.

Notes

Chill thoroughly for clean slices. Can be made a day ahead for convenience.