Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets Recipe
These Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets are a delightful dessert featuring a crisp graham cracker crust, a silky white chocolate mousse filling, and fresh raspberries topped with caramel sauce and edible flowers for a sophisticated presentation. Perfect for special occasions or a refined treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 150 g graham cracker crumbs
- 80 g unsalted butter, melted
Mousse Filling
- 200 g white chocolate, chopped
- 240 ml heavy whipping cream
- 120 g cream cheese, softened
- 50 g powdered sugar
Toppings
- 100 g fresh raspberries
- 30 ml caramel sauce
- edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture evenly into the bottoms of tartlet pans or a muffin tin to form the crust base. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Melt the white chocolate: Gently melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in short bursts in a microwave, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Make the mousse base: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Gradually fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Combine mousse and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate and cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy, creating the mousse filling.
- Assemble the tartlets: Spoon or pipe the mousse mixture evenly over the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Refrigerate the tartlets for at least 4 hours or until the mousse is set.
- Add toppings and serve: Just before serving, top each tartlet with fresh raspberries, drizzle with caramel sauce, and garnish with edible flowers if desired for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Ensure white chocolate is melted gently to prevent seizing.
- Chilling the tartlets allows the mousse to set perfectly for clean slices.
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the best flavor and appearance.
- Edible flowers are optional but add a beautiful presentation.
- If you prefer a sweeter crust, add a tablespoon of sugar to the graham cracker crumbs.
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