Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets: A Decadent Delight for Any Occasion
These Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets are a luscious treat that will impress any guest. With a creamy mousse filling encased in a buttery tart shell, they are perfect for celebrating special occasions or enjoying as an indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 tartlets
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 200 grams white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough forms a ball.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit tartlet pans.
- Bake the tart shells for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt the white chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Fill each tart shell with the white chocolate mousse and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a pinch of sea salt to the mousse.
- Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg