Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets Recipe

Introduction

These elegant white chocolate mousse tartlets are a delightful treat that combines creamy texture with a crisp crust. Perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated dessert, they feature a smooth mousse topped with fresh raspberries and a caramel drizzle.

Ingredients

• 150 g graham cracker crumbs
• 80 g unsalted butter, melted
• 200 g white chocolate, chopped
• 240 ml heavy whipping cream
• 120 g cream cheese, softened
• 50 g powdered sugar
• 100 g fresh raspberries
• 30 ml caramel sauce
• Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into tartlet molds and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set the crust.
2. Step 2: Melt the white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring often. Allow it to cool slightly but remain fluid.
3. Step 3: Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks using a hand mixer or whisk, being careful not to overbeat.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold the melted white chocolate into this mixture until combined.
5. Step 5: Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate and cream cheese mixture, maintaining as much air as possible for a light mousse.
6. Step 6: Spoon or pipe the mousse evenly into the chilled tartlet crusts. Smooth the tops if needed.
7. Step 7: Garnish each tartlet with fresh raspberries, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and edible flowers if using. Chill before serving for best results.

Tips & Variations

• For a tangy twist, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the mousse mixture before folding in the whipped cream.
• Use crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers if graham crackers are unavailable.
• Swap fresh raspberries with sliced strawberries or blueberries to match seasonal availability.
• If you don’t have edible flowers, a sprinkle of white chocolate shavings makes a lovely garnish.

Storage

Store the tartlets covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain the crispness of the crust, assemble the mousse filling in advance but add garnishes just before serving. Reheat is not recommended as the mousse is best served chilled.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these tartlets ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the crust and mousse a day ahead. Keep them refrigerated and add fresh fruit and caramel just before serving to preserve freshness and texture.

What if I don’t have a double boiler to melt the chocolate?

You can melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth. Be careful not to overheat as white chocolate can burn easily.

Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets Recipe

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These Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets feature a delicate, creamy white chocolate mousse nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Topped with fresh raspberries, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and optional edible flowers, they make a stunning and delicious dessert for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

• Author: Isla
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: 8 tartlets 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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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

1. Prepare the crust. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into tartlet pans or silicone molds to form the crust base. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set and firm up.
2. Melt the white chocolate. Using a double boiler setup, gently melt the chopped white chocolate, stirring frequently to avoid overheating. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly while preparing the other components.
3. Whip the heavy cream. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
4. Prepare the cream cheese mixture. Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Carefully fold in the slightly cooled white chocolate until well combined, then gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light, airy mousse.
5. Fill the tartlets. Pipe or spoon the white chocolate mousse evenly into the chilled graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops if needed.
6. Decorate and chill. Garnish the tartlets with fresh raspberries, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and edible flowers if using. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the mousse to set fully.

Notes

• Make sure the white chocolate is cooled but still pourable to avoid melting the whipped cream.
• Use softened but not melted cream cheese for a smooth mousse texture.
• Chilling the crust before filling helps maintain its crispness.
• These tartlets can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
• Edible flowers add elegant decoration but are optional.

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