Description
Holly Jolly Chocolate Peppermint Tart is a festive dessert that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. With its rich chocolate ganache and refreshing peppermint flavor, this tart is sure to impress your guests at any gathering. The buttery chocolate crust perfectly complements the velvety filling, making it a delightful treat for family dinners or cozy nights in front of the fireplace. Top it off with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for an extra touch of holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press mixture into a tart pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In a saucepan, melt dark chocolate and coconut milk over low heat until smooth.
- Remove from heat; stir in peppermint extract and powdered sugar. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg