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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tart Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the divine fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with our Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tart recipe! This delectable dessert is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring a buttery crust, luscious peanut butter mousse, and a velvety chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for any occasion, this tart will surely satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your guests. Prepare to elevate your dessert game to new heights with this irresistible treat!
Recipe Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Servings: Variable
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Make Crust:
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, then whisk to mix evenly.
- In a food processor, pulse the sugars until very fine.
- With the motor running, add the butter, then the peanut butter, and process until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla until incorporated.
- Add the flour mixture until mixed together.
- Scrape the dough into a bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan.
- Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
- Cool.
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Make Peanut Butter Mousse:
- In a mixer bowl on medium speed, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until uniform in color.
- On low speed, add vanilla.
- Beat in 1/4 cup of the whipped cream just until combined.
- With a rubber spatula, fold in remaining cream.
- Scrape the mousse into the tart shell and smooth the surface so that it is level.
- Refrigerate.
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Make Ganache:
- Meanwhile, break up chocolates into the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse until finely ground.
- In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil.
- With the motor running, immediately pour hot cream through the feed tube onto the chocolate.
- Process until smooth.
- Add vanilla and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Pour the ganache into a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
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Assemble the Tart:
- Pour the ganache over peanut butter mousse in a circular motion.
- Spread to the edges.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve chilled for best results.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for an extra touch of elegance.
- Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Storage:
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
- Note that the texture may change slightly upon refrigeration, but the flavor will remain delicious.
Dietary Information:
- Calories: 1106.4
- Fat Content: 76.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 38.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 132.6mg
- Sodium Content: 475mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 89.8g
- Fiber Content: 5.7g
- Sugar Content: 69.4g
- Protein Content: 20.8g
Keywords:
Kid Friendly, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance
Recipe Notes:
- Prep time does not include chilling and standing time.
- Ensure that the tart is thoroughly chilled before slicing for clean, neat servings.
- Experiment with different toppings or additions such as caramel drizzle, chopped nuts, or fresh berries to customize this tart to your taste preferences.