Flaky tart shells, rich coffee mousse, and a chocolate drizzle—do we even need to convince you? These bite-sized desserts look fancy but require minimal effort. The buttery crust contrasts the smooth mousse, while the drizzle adds a final touch of indulgence. Serve them at parties, hoard them in the fridge, or eat them straight from the pan. They’re dangerously addictive and guaranteed to make you look like a pro. Bonus: no one has to know how easy they are. Just nod mysteriously when people ask for the recipe. Smug satisfaction is part of the experience.
Coffee Mousse Tartlets with Chocolate Drizzle
Flaky tartlets filled with creamy coffee mousse and topped with a rich chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
- For the Tart Shells
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp cold water
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup dark chocolate melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the Tart Shells
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and water, mixing until dough forms.
- Roll dough and press into tartlet molds.
- Poke holes in the crust with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before filling.
- Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder to stiff peaks.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chill for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Tartlets
- Pipe coffee mousse into the cooled tart shells.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
- Let set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Phosphorus: 7%
