Strawberry Mousse Chocolate Ganache Tart

 

Creamy, fluffy strawberry mousse over rich ganache with

a crunchy cookie crust.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos with filling

scraped off, or chocolate graham crumbs)

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 tbsp granulated sugar

Pinch of kosher salt

Chocolate ganache layer:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp unsalted butter (for extra shine)

Pinch of salt

Strawberry mousse layer:

1 tsp unflavored gelatin

2 tbsp cold water

1 1/2 cups strawberry puree (about 12 oz strawberries,

blended and strained)

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

Pinch of salt

1 cup heavy cream, cold

4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional, for a cheesecake-

like body)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate drip & topping:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream

Fresh strawberries

Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

Stir cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until

evenly moistened.

Press crumbs firmly into a 9-inch tart pan (or springform

pan) to form an even crust. Chill time: refrigerate 20

minutes.

Make ganache: heat 3/4 cup cream until steaming (not

boiling), pour over 1 cup chocolate chips, rest 2 minutes,

then whisk smooth with butter and a pinch of salt.

Pour ganache into the crust and tilt to level. Chill time:

refrigerate 45–60 minutes until set.

Bloom gelatin: sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let

stand 5 minutes, then microwave 8–10 seconds to melt.

In a bowl, whisk strawberry puree, sugar, lemon juice,

salt, and vanilla (and cream cheese if using) until

smooth, then whisk in melted gelatin.

Whip 1 cup cold heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold

into the strawberry mixture until light and fluffy.

Spread strawberry mousse over the set ganache and

smooth the top. Chill time: refrigerate at least 4 hours

(overnight is best).

For the chocolate drip, heat 1/4 cup cream and pour over

1/2 cup chocolate chips; whisk smooth. Cool 5 minutes,

then spoon along the edge so it drips down.

Garnish with strawberries and a few whipped cream

swirls before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: ~480 kcal per serving (estimate)

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