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Elegant White Chocolate Mousse

Elegant White Chocolate Mousse That Will Wow Your Guests

This Elegant White Chocolate Mousse is a creamy, customizable dessert that will impress your guests with its delightful flavors and stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon omit if preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg omit if desired
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter unsalted butter recommended, can use vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 2 pcs Egg Yolks can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option
For the Mousse Filling
  • 8 oz White Chocolate use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Gelatin (optional) use agar-agar for a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Milk substitute with almond or oat milk for dairy-free options
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Toppings (Optional but Recommended)
  • 1 cup Seasonal Berries any joint fruit can be substituted according to availability
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Curls can be replaced with whipped cream swirls or nuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in cold butter pieces until resembling coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and a little cold water to form dough. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to fit tart pan. Press into pan and cover with parchment, adding weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and parchment, baking for an additional 10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  3. If using gelatin, bloom it in cold water. Heat milk in a saucepan until simmering, dissolve gelatin. Remove from heat, add white chocolate and stir until smooth. Mix in vanilla and cool to room temperature.
  4. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture gently to maintain airy texture.
  5. Pour mousse into cooled tart shell, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
  6. Once set, decorate with seasonal berries, chocolate curls, or mint leaves. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream and bowls are pre-chilled to achieve best volume. Use gentle strokes when folding whipped cream to keep the mousse airy. Blind bake with evenly distributed weights to prevent a soggy crust.

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