Chocolate Mousse Macadamia Tart Prep Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 2 Hr 30 Min Makes: 12 servings Crust 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box 1 oz bittersweet chocolate (from 6-oz bar), chopped ½ teaspoon vegetable oil Macadamia Nut Filling ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts Chocolate Filling 1 cup powdered sugar 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 oz bittersweet chocolate (from 6-oz bar), melted 1 ½ cups whipping cream Topping 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla Garnish, if desired 1/3 cup toasted macadamia nuts*, coarsely chopped Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes. In small bowl, microwave 1 oz chocolate and the oil uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until melted. Spread in bottom of crust. In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and corn syrup; cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes (do not stir). Stir in butter, 1/3 cup whipping cream and 1 cup macadamia nuts. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot. Carefully spread in crust. Freeze until set, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile in large bowl, beat 1 cup powdered sugar, the cream cheese and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate; beat until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, beating until soft peaks form. Spread chocolate filling over nut filling. Refrigerate until filling is set, 2 to 3 hours. In medium bowl, beat topping ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon over chocolate filling. Top with toasted macadamia nuts. *To toast macadamia nuts, heat oven to 350°F. Spread macadamia nuts in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
