Description
These Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Tartlets are a delightful dessert featuring a crisp graham cracker crust filled with a smooth, airy white chocolate mousse, topped with fresh raspberries, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and optional edible flowers for an exquisite touch. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
Mousse Filling
- 8 ounces white chocolate
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cups caramel sauce
- edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan or microwave. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mixing well until the mixture is evenly moist and can hold together when pressed.
- Form the tartlet bases: Press the graham cracker crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottoms and up the sides of tartlet pans or a muffin tin to create individual tartlet shells. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling to allow them to set.
- Melt the white chocolate: Break the white chocolate into small pieces and melt gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the mousse: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, then carefully fold in the whipped cream until fully combined and airy.
- Assemble the tartlets: Spoon the white chocolate mousse mixture into the chilled tartlet shells, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm and set.
- Decorate and serve: Once set, top each tartlet with fresh raspberries, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and optionally a few edible flowers for an elegant finish. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mousse.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks for a light, airy texture in the mousse.
- Chilling the tartlet shells and assembled mousse helps the tartlets hold their shape.
- Edible flowers add an elegant touch but are optional and should be food-safe.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated until serving.
