Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets
Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets are a show-stopping dessert featuring crisp buttery tart shells filled with silky smooth white chocolate mousse and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for special occasions, brunches, or an indulgent treat just for you.
Equipment
- Heatproof bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 mini tart shells
- 170 grams white chocolate about 6 oz
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 fresh strawberries halved or whole for garnish
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Chop the white chocolate and melt it gently in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Heat it briefly to dissolve, then stir into the melted white chocolate.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled white chocolate mixture in batches, keeping the mousse airy.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into the tart shells. Smooth the tops or add a swirl if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish each tartlet with strawberries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For extra elegance, garnish with mint or edible flowers. You can also switch the topping to raspberries or blueberries for variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 30mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg
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