Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Whipped Cream Tart

Health score
3%
Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Whipped Cream Tart
45 min.
10
750kcal

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Looking for a decadent and refreshing dessert that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Whipped Cream Tart! This stunning dessert is perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or simply treating yourself. With a buttery, flaky crust, a rich and indulgent chocolate filling, and a whipped cream topping that's both minty and chocolatey, this tart combines the best of all worlds.

It's surprisingly easy to make, too, with only a few simple steps. Start by preparing the tart crust, which is made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, and a hint of vanilla. Then, it's time to create the chocolate filling, featuring bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, peppermint extract, and light corn syrup. Finally, whip up a batch of peppermint whipped cream and pipe it onto the tart for a stunning presentation.

Sprinkle some coarsely crushed peppermint candies on top, and you're ready to serve this showstopper of a dessert. Each bite is a perfect balance of chocolatey richness and refreshing mint, making it a delightful treat for any chocolate and peppermint lover. With a caloric breakdown of approximately 750 kcal per serving, this tart is best enjoyed in moderation, but the taste is well worth it!

So why not give this Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Whipped Cream Tart a try? It's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted diced chilled ()
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies hard crushed
  • 1.8 teaspoons peppermint extract 
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • ounce baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 3.5 cups whipping cream chilled
  • 4.5 teaspoons milk whole cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • ziploc bags
  • kitchen scissors
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor.
  2. Add butter and vanilla; cut in using on/off turns until butter forms pea–size pieces.
  3. Add milk and blend in using on/off turns until mixture forms small moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic; chill 1 hour.
  4. Roll dough out between sheets of floured parchment to 12–inch round. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of 10–inch–diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold dough edges over and press to form thick sides. Using thumb, press dough around sides to extend crust 1/8 inch above edge of pan. Freeze 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Bake crust until brown, piercing bubbles with fork, about 30 minutes.
  7. Transfer to rack; cool.
  8. Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in medium saucepan; remove from heat.
  9. Add all chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool 30 minutes.
  10. Pour filling into crust.
  11. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup candy. Chill until set, about 3 hours. Do ahead
  12. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
  13. Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in large bowl to stiff peaks.
  14. Spread 2 cups whipped cream over filling, mounding slightly in center. Spoon remaining whipped cream into 1 bottom corner of large resealable plastic bag. Twist at top; grasp top firmly. Using scissors, cut 3/4 inch off filled corner to form opening; turn bag so that 1 seam faces up. Pipe 2–inch–long ovals of whipped cream side by side around edge of tart. Pipe more ovals to form second ring inside first, then pipe ovals in center. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
  15. Remove tart from pan; place on platter.
  16. Sprinkle top of tart with remaining 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories750kcal
Protein3.49%
Fat66.59%
Carbs29.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.4
Glycemic Load
15.56
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.468260936115%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.82mg
Epicatechin
4.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:749.78kcal
37.49%
Fat:56.19g
86.44%
Saturated Fat:34.83g
217.68%
Carbohydrates:56.82g
18.94%
Net Carbohydrates:53.2g
19.35%
Sugar:36.34g
40.37%
Cholesterol:126.54mg
42.18%
Sodium:103.58mg
4.5%
Alcohol:0.38g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Caffeine:31.52mg
10.51%
Protein:6.62g
13.24%
Manganese:0.68mg
34%
Vitamin A:1595.02IU
31.9%
Copper:0.55mg
27.58%
Magnesium:79.21mg
19.8%
Iron:3.47mg
19.29%
Phosphorus:172.87mg
17.29%
Selenium:11.18µg
15.97%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.52%
Fiber:3.61g
14.46%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.77%
Vitamin D:1.57µg
10.45%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.3%
Calcium:94.64mg
9.46%
Potassium:320.93mg
9.17%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.76%
Folate:33.14µg
8.28%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.56%
Vitamin K:6.42µg
6.12%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.12%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.84%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.52%
Source:Epicurious