White Chocolate Mousse Tart
This elegant dessert features a buttery tart crust filled with silky white chocolate mousse, perfect for entertaining or special occasions with fresh berries or chocolate drizzle toppings.
Equipment
- 1 tart pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 oven
- 1 microwave or double boiler
- 1 fork
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 –2 tablespoons cold water
- 8 oz white chocolate chopped
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- Optional toppings: fresh berries chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Add cold water gradually and form dough.
- Press dough into a tart pan and chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prick the chilled crust with a fork and bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow crust to cool completely.
- Melt white chocolate gently using a microwave or double boiler; let cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold in melted white chocolate gently.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and airy.
- Pour mousse into the cooled tart crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate tart for 2 to 3 hours until set.
- Decorate with fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for better flavor.
- Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing.
- Chill tart thoroughly for clean, firm slices.