Chocolate Mousse Tart Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mousse Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 5 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup superfine sugar; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup orange liqueur; 1 (9 inch) chocolate graham wafer pie crust; 1 (15 ounce) can whipped cream; 1/2 cup chocolate, shaved, for garnish; 1/2 cup pecans (optional); 1/2 cup berries (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
5 large egg yolks
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 (9 inch) chocolate graham wafer pie crust
1 (15 ounce) can whipped cream
1/2 cup chocolate, shaved, for garnish
1/2 cup pecans (optional)
1/2 cup berries (optional)

1
In double boiler or bowl set over hot water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring.
2
Remove from the heat and mix in sugar until smooth.
3
Return to low heat and add yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
4
Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. You can also put all ingredients into a blender at this point, pulsing after each addition.
5
Add cream and orange liqueur and mix well.
6
Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup warm liquid, stirring until mixed well. Let stand for 1 minute. Fold into mousse mixture.
7
Spoon mousse into graham cracker pie shell and smooth over with spatula. May also be spooned into individual tart shells.
8
Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours to overnight until well chilled and set. Pie will have the consistency of fudge rather than a traditional mousse.
9
Top with whipped cream, pecans or berries and chocolate shavings. Cut into small wedges and serve.

1407

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 5 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup superfine sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mousse Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mousse Tart

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