Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets
These Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets combine velvety mousse and crisp tart shells for a refined dessert perfect for tea parties, weddings, or elegant gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Spatula
- Double Boiler or Microwave
- Piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
Mousse Filling
- 200 g white chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Tartlet Shells
- 12 baked tartlet shells completely cooled
Instructions
- Chop the white chocolate and melt it gently over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled white chocolate until just combined. Carefully fold in the egg whites to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into cooled tartlet shells. Smooth the tops or create decorative swirls.
- Chill the filled tartlets in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set. Garnish with berries, chocolate shavings, or edible flowers before serving.
Notes
For a festive twist, garnish with crushed peppermint or citrus zest. For a rich pairing, serve with espresso or sparkling wine at your next celebration.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.3mg
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