Silky-smooth perfection. Made with a rich
chocolate cookie crust and filled with a delicate chocolate mousse,
this tart is sure to please.
Simply
Elegant Chocolate Mousse Tart
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed
chocolate wafer cookies (about 16 cookies)
1/3 cup butter, melted
8 ounces NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® CHOCOLATIER 62% Cacao
Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into small pieces
2 cups heavy whipping cream - divided use
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 325ºF
(160ºC).
- Combine crushed cookies
and butter in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and up side of ungreased
9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool
completely in pan on wire rack.
- Microwave chocolate and
1 cup cream in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH
(100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. If pieces retain some of their
original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals,
stirring just until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- Beat remaining cream and
powdered sugar in chilled medium mixer bowl until stiff peaks
form. Carefully fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until
blended. Spoon into prepared crust; smooth top.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours
or until firm.
Makes 12 servings.
Estimated Times: Preparation - 20 min |
Cooking - 17 min | Cooling Time - 4 hrs refrigerating |
Note: For a more sophisticated
flavor, add two tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur into chocolate
mixture before spooning into crust. Tart slices can also be garnished
with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
