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Easy Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tart Recipe

Easy Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tart Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, Chilling
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Easy Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tart. A delicate white chocolate mousse nestled in a buttery, spiced crust, topped with fresh berries and chocolate curls for a sophisticated dessert experience.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 24 tablespoons Cold Water

For the Mousse:

  • 8 ounces High-Quality White Chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Unflavored Gelatin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust – In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, then cut in butter. Add egg yolk and water, chill dough. Roll out, press into tart pan, bake.
  2. Make the Mousse – Melt white chocolate, whip cream to soft peaks, fold in chocolate and vanilla.
  3. Stabilize the Mousse (Optional) – Dissolve gelatin in warm milk, mix into mousse.
  4. Assemble the Tart – Pour mousse into crust, chill for 2 hours.
  5. Serve and Garnish – Top with berries, chocolate curls, and powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure heavy cream is well-chilled for proper whipping.
  • Allow tart to set in the refrigerator for optimal texture.
  • Experiment with different garnishes like mint leaves or caramel drizzle.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg