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Creamy Chocolate Mousse Tart with Raspberry Coulí

A flavorful french dessert perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep: 30 minutes - Cook: 20 minutes for pre-baking tart shell - Total: 4 hours including chilling time
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: French

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pre
  • baked tart shell

Instructions

  1. a. Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler, then set aside to cool slightly. b. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. c. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined. d. Gently fold in heavy cream to create a smooth mousse consistency. e. Pour the mousse into the pre baked tart shell, smoothing the top with a spatula. f. Refrigerate the tart for at least 4 hours or until set. g. In a blender, purée raspberries, water, and lemon juice until smooth. Strain the mixture to create the coulis. h. Serve the tart with a generous drizzle of raspberry coulis.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect chocolate mousse is to ensure the chocolate and butter are completely melted and combined before adding to the egg mixture.

Notes

For a more intense raspberry flavor, consider using frozen raspberries in the coulis.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the classic French dessert, Chocolate Mousse, which was first developed in the late 19th century.