Description
This easy, romantic dessert features a crisp chocolate cookie crust and a silky peppermint chocolate filling, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos, about 240g), crushed
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional, for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add 24 chocolate sandwich cookies to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour crumbs into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and a pinch of salt. Mix until all crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crust flat and even. Chill in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Finely chop 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate and place in a medium heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering (do not boil). Remove from heat.
- Pour hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir slowly with a spatula until completely smooth and glossy. If lumps remain, microwave for 10 seconds and stir again.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula or spoon.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, chocolate curls, or fresh mint leaves as desired.
Notes
- This tart can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Valentines Peppermint Chocolate Tart