Description
A delicious chocolate peppermint tart perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Stir until smooth and pour into the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste.
- This tart can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Tart