Mint Mousse Tart

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious Mint Mousse Tart, a perfect balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate. This recipe features a buttery, flaky tart shell filled with a silky mint-infused mousse made from fresh mint leaves, creamy white chocolate, and a touch of gelatin for the perfect airy texture. Topped with a decadent layer of dark chocolate ganache, this dessert is as stunning as it is delicious. With its eye-catching presentation and refined flavors, the Mint Mousse Tart is an irresistible showstopper for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that melts in your mouth!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 40 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 50 grams Powdered sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Cold water
• 250 milliliters Heavy cream
• 15 grams Fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons Cold water (for gelatin)
• 100 grams White chocolate (melted)
• 100 grams Dark chocolate (for ganache)
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream (for ganache)

📝 Instructions

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

3. Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Mix until the dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan. Press it into the pan and trim excess edges. Poke the base with a fork and line it with parchment paper. Fill with baking weights or dried beans.

5. Bake the tart shell for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden. Let it cool completely.

6. For the mint mousse, heat 250 ml of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Add the chopped mint leaves, cover, and let it steep for 15 minutes. Strain to remove the mint leaves and set the cream aside to cool.

7. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Microwave the gelatin for 5-10 seconds to dissolve it completely.

8. Whip the cooled mint-infused cream with granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Gradually fold in the dissolved gelatin and the melted white chocolate. Mix until smooth.

9. Pour the mint mousse into the cooled tart shell and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

10. For the ganache topping, heat 100 ml of heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.

11. Pour the ganache over the set mint mousse and spread it evenly. Chill the tart for another 30 minutes to allow the ganache to firm up.

12. Slice and serve your Mint Mousse Tart chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (128.8g)

Calories		526
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		33.9 g	43%
	Saturated Fat	20.6 g	103%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		98 mg	33%
Sodium		29 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate		47.8 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	1.7 g	6%
	Total Sugars	26.3 g
Protein		5.2 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		52 mg	4%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		145 mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2434 cal (59.0%%)

Protein: 162 cal (3.9%%)

Carbs: 1529 cal (37.1%%)