White Chocolate Mousse Tart
This elegant white chocolate mousse tart features a buttery crust and silky mousse, making it the perfect rich dessert for special occasions or celebrations.
Equipment
- 1 tart pan standard size
- 1 mixing bowl for crust and mousse preparation
- 1 whisk for whipping cream and egg yolks
- 1 oven preheated to 350°F
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190 g
- 1/2 cup cold butter cubed (115 g)
- 1/4 cup sugar 50 g
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
- 8 oz white chocolate chopped (225 g)
- 1 cup cold heavy cream 240 ml
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar 100 g
- Optional: fresh berries
- Optional: chocolate drizzle
- Optional: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl then cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water and knead gently to form dough; press evenly into tart pan and chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick crust with a fork and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden; let cool completely.
- Melt white chocolate gently using a microwave or double boiler; allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, then fold in melted white chocolate.
- Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into the chocolate mixture until smooth and airy.
- Pour mousse into cooled tart crust and smooth the top evenly.
- 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 superior flavor.
- Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing.
- Chill thoroughly for clean, neat slices.