Are you yearning for a sweet treat that harmonizes the rich, decadent taste of dark chocolate with the refreshing touch of peppermint? Look no further than the exquisite dark chocolate and peppermint whipped cream tart. This captivating dessert combines a velvety chocolate filling nestled in a crisp, crumbly crust, topped with ethereal peppermint whipped cream. Prepare to embark on a sensory journey as you discover the perfect recipe to create this delightful confection, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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DARK CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT WHIPPED CREAM TART
Categories Milk/Cream Blender Food Processor Mixer Chocolate Dairy Dessert Christmas Valentine's Day Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For crust:
- Blend first 4 ingredients in processor. Add butter and vanilla; cut in using on/off turns until butter forms pea-size pieces. Add milk and blend in using on/off turns until mixture forms small moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic; chill 1 hour.
- Roll dough out between sheets of floured parchment to 12-inch round. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold dough edges over and press to form thick sides. Using thumb, press dough around sides to extend crust 1/8 inch above edge of pan. Freeze 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake crust until brown, piercing bubbles with fork, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool.
- For filling:
- Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in medium saucepan; remove from heat. Add all chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool 30 minutes. Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup candy. Chill until set, about 3 hours. Do aheadCan be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
- For topping:
- Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in large bowl to stiff peaks. Spread 2 cups whipped cream over filling, mounding slightly in center. Spoon remaining whipped cream into 1 bottom corner of large resealable plastic bag. Twist at top; grasp top firmly. Using scissors, cut 3/4 inch off filled corner to form opening; turn bag so that 1 seam faces up. Pipe 2-inch-long ovals of whipped cream side by side around edge of tart. Pipe more ovals to form second ring inside first, then pipe ovals in center. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours. Remove tart from pan; place on platter. Sprinkle top of tart with remaining 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies and serve.
DARK CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT WHIPPED CREAM TART
Steps:
- For Crust: Blend first 4 ingredients in processor. Add butter and vanilla; cut in using on/off turns until butter forms pea-size pieces. Add milk and blend in using on/off turns until mixture forms small moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic; chill 1 hour. Roll dough out between sheets of floured parchment to 12-inch round. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold dough edges over and press to form thick edges. Using thumb, press dough around sides to extend crust 1/8 inch above edge of pan. Freeze 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake crust until brown, piercing bubbles with fork, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack, cool.
- For Filling: Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in medium saucepan; remove from heat. Add all chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool 30 minutes. Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup candy. Chill until set, about 3 hours.
- For Topping: Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in large bowl to stiff peaks. Spread 2 cups whipped cream over filling, mounding slightly in center. Spoon remaining whipped cream into 1 bottom corner of large resealable plastic bag. Twist at top; grasp top firmly. Using scissors, cut 3/4 inch off filled corner to form opening; turn bag so that 1 seam faces up. Pipe 2-inch-long ovals of whipped cream side by side around edge of tart. Pipe more ovals to form second ring inside first, then pipe ovals in center. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours. Remove tart from pan; place on platter. Sprinkle top of tart with remaining 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
DARK CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT WHIPPED CREAM TART
Make and share this Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Whipped Cream Tart recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Tarts
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 , 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For crust:.
- Blend first 4 ingredients in processor.
- Add butter and vanilla; cut in using on/off turns until butter forms pea-size pieces.
- Add milk and blend in using on/off turns until mixture forms small moist clumps.
- Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.
- Wrap dough in plastic; chill 1 hour.
- Roll dough out between sheets of floured parchment to 12-inch round. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
- Fold dough edges over and press to form thick sides.
- Using thumb, press dough around sides to extend crust 1/8 inch above edge of pan.
- Freeze 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Bake crust until brown, piercing bubbles with fork, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to rack; cool.
- For filling:.
- Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in medium saucepan; remove from heat.
- Add all chocolate; whisk until smooth.
- Cool 30 minutes.
- Pour filling into crust.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup candy.
- Chill until set, about 3 hours.
- Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
- For topping:.
- Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in large bowl to stiff peaks.
- Spread 2 cups whipped cream over filling, mounding slightly in center.
- Spoon remaining whipped cream into 1 bottom corner of large resealable plastic bag.
- Twist at top; grasp top firmly.
- Using scissors, cut 3/4 inch off filled corner to form opening; turn bag so that 1 seam faces up.
- Pipe 2-inch-long ovals of whipped cream side by side around edge of tart.
- Pipe more ovals to form second ring inside first, then pipe ovals in center.
- Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
- Remove tart from pan; place on platter.
- Sprinkle top of tart with remaining 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.9, Fat 68.9, SaturatedFat 42.9, Cholesterol 232, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.3, Protein 5.6
CHOCOLATE MINT TART
This chocolate mint tart is wonderfully reminiscent of a giant, elegant peppermint patty, tucked into a chocolate pastry shell. The mint flavor is subtle thanks to fresh-mint infused cream that is used both in the white chocolate ganache filling and billowy topping. But don't worry, dark-chocolate lovers: There is plenty here for you, too. The crisp crust is spiked with Dutch-processed cocoa and the middle layer is deep, dark bittersweet chocolate ganache. It's also very rich; a thin slice alongside a cup of coffee is the perfect after-dinner mint. This recipe has multiple chilling steps, so plan ahead if you're going to make it. It's more of an afternoon project, than a simple weeknight endeavor.
Provided by Yossy Arefi
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield One 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon cold water. Add the yolk mixture to the food processor and pulse until it is evenly distributed. The mixture will appear crumbly, but should hold together very easily when pressed. Add a bit more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary. Turn the mixture out onto a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a disc. Wrap the disc in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a circle 1/4- to 1/8-inch thick. Gently fit the dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and trim the top evenly. Repair any cracks or tears in the dough with the trimmings and reserve the trimmings, wrapped in plastic and kept at room temperature, to use later if necessary. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- While the shell is chilling, heat oven to 375 degrees. Just before baking, dock the shell all over with a fork, and line the bottom and sides with aluminum foil. Bake the shell until it is cooked through and crisp, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and, using the leftover dough, repair any cracks that may have formed. Cool the shell on a rack while you prepare the rest of the tart.
- Make the white chocolate ganache: Heat the 1 3/4 cups heavy cream and mint leaves in a saucepan over medium-high until simmering. Turn off heat and let cream steep for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Strain the cream through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the leaves to extract as much cream as possible. Reserve 1 cup of the cream, covered, in the refrigerator.
- Heat the remaining 3/4 cup of cream until simmering and pour it over the white chocolate in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk the mixture until smooth, then let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. If the chocolate is resisting melting, set the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until smooth.
- Add the butter and a pinch of salt and whip the ganache on high speed for 10 minutes. It will go from slightly translucent to opaque and aerated. Taste and add the peppermint extract if desired. Pour the whipped ganache into the cooled tart shell, smooth the top and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Make the bittersweet ganache: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the chocolate, butter and salt to a heat-safe bowl and whisk in the hot cream until smooth. If the chocolate is resisting melting, set the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until smooth.
- Use a spatula to spread the bittersweet ganache over the cooled white chocolate ganache. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Just before serving, make the mint cream topping: Whip the reserved 1 cup of infused cream with the confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Add peppermint extract, if desired. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the ganache and serve the tart cold. Wipe off your knife in between slices for the cleanest cuts.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT TRUFFLE TART
Chocolate Peppermint Truffle Tart
Provided by Stevia In The Raw Bakers Bag
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" round springform pan with removable bottom and sides. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse chocolate cookies until fine. Transfer to a bowl and stir in melted butter, Sugar In The Raw® and Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag until well combined. Press mixture into bottom and up the sides of pan. Bake crust until firm - about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- In a medium bowl, add chocolate and butter. In a small saucepan bring cream, Sugar In The Raw®, and Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag to a boil whisking constantly until Sugar In The Raw® and Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag are completely dissolved. Pour cream over the chocolate and butter and whisk until chocolate has melted. Stir in peppermint and pour into crust. Chill at least one hour.
- In a large bowl beat cream, Sugar In The Raw®, and Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag on high speed until stiff peaks form - about 1 minute. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve tart.
- Slice tart and top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
Tips:
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. A chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is ideal.
- Make sure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping it. This will help it whip up quickly and smoothly.
- Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract gradually, while the cream is whipping. This will help prevent the cream from curdling.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner cut off to pipe the whipped cream onto the tart.
- Chill the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the whipped cream set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
This dark chocolate and peppermint whipped cream tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate flavor is perfectly complemented by the light and fluffy whipped cream, and the peppermint adds a refreshing touch. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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