Decadent no-bake yoghurt chocolate mousse tarts with tipsy cherry compote.
The inspiration for this delectable yogurtchocolate tart came from a French Silk pie I once ate in the US over 15 years ago (clearly it made an impression!). Silk pie is so called because the chocolatey filling is silky smooth (I think) and it truly is a culinary experience to savour.
This chocolate mousse tart has a similar crust made simply with digestive biscuits and melted butter. The filling however is actually a yogurt chocolate mousse (my love of yogurt knows no bounds) which is velvety smooth, light and slightly tangy. I paired this with tipsy black cherries to create a no-bake dessert which looks impressive, tastes a-ma-zing but is actually very simple to make.
This chocolate mousse tart has a similar crust made simply with digestive biscuits and melted butter. The filling however is actually a yogurt chocolate mousse (my love of yogurt knows no bounds) which is velvety smooth, light and slightly tangy. I paired this with tipsy black cherries to create a no-bake dessert which looks impressive, tastes a-ma-zing but is actually very simple to make.
And since the yogurt here is fat-free I guess we COULD call this a low-fat chocolate tart (this of course is entirely untrue. LOWER fat yes, absolutely. Low-fat, um, not really). You can serve the mousse in small pots or glasses, layering it with crushed digestives and the cherries to create a deconstructed version of this dessert. Or just dive in with a spoon. I won’t judge.
Yogurt chocolate mousse tart with tipsy cherries
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 13 mins
These no-bake chocolate tarts are filled with tipsy cherry compote and yoghurt chocolate mousse.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 2 tarts
Ingredients
- For the base
- 220 g | 7.7oz digestive biscuits or Graham crackers
- 120 g | 4.3oz unsalted butter melted
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- For the tipsy cherries
- 200 g | 7oz hulled black cherries fresh or frozen
- 100 g | 3.5oz sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 tbsp Cherry Brandy optional
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- For the yogurt chocolate mousse
- 100 g | 3.5oz 60% chocolate very finely chopped
- 100 g | 3.5oz 30% milk chocolate very finely chopped
- 120 ml | 1/2 cup milk
- 300 ml | 10.5 fl oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp gelatine powder
- 2 tbsp very hot water
- 3-4 tbsp reserved cherry syrup
- Fresh cherries chocolate shavings to decorate
Instructions
- First make the base. Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until you have fine crumbs.
- Add the melted butter and pulse until thoroughly mixed.
- Lightly grease (or spray with cake release spray) two 10cm (4 in) loose bottomed tart tins. Divide the crumbs in the tins and press down firmly using the back of a spoon to line the base.
- Press the crumbs up the sides of the tins using your fingertips. Make sure you have a sturdy, even base and sides.
- Chill for a couple of hours or overnight. When chilled remove from the tins very carefully as the sides can be a little fragile.
- Make the tipsy cherries by putting all the ingredients in a small pot, bringing to the boil then simmering for 10 minutes. Sieve the cherries and reserve the liquid. Cool before using.
- To make the yogurt chocolate mousse, pour 2 tablespoons of very hot water in a bowl and sprinkle the gelatine on top. Stir briskly to dissolve.
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Take it off the heat once small bubbles appear around the edge of the pot and add the gelatine. Whisk together to combine.
- Pour the hot milk over chopped chocolate leave for a couple of minutes. Stir together until completely melted. Set aside to cool.
- Fold in the yogurt in the melted chocolate together with 3 tablespoons of the reserved cherry syrup.
- Line the bottoms of the tart cases with the cooked cherries.
- Transfer the mousse into a large pipping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Pipe the mousse over the cherries. Chill for half an hour.
- Spoon a little cherry syrup over the tarts and decorate with fresh cherries and extra chocolate shavings (optional).
Recipe Notes
Please note the prep time includes chilling etc.
prwilson says
Love chocolate mousse, these look amazing.
Jayne says
These look amazing, it's making me hungry just looking at them.
Abigail Cullen says
This looks really delicious, like the fact you used biscuits with butter for the base an absolute delight.
Gemma says
Oh my! Could these tarts be more cute and yummy-looking?! I'm sure not! The chocolate mousse looks perfectly creamy and delicious. And the pictures are simply awesome, I can't deal with so much cuteness! =)
Kirsty Mills says
This looks delicious x
Ciara (My Fussy Eater) says
This looks incredible! I love cherries (and chocolate too natch!) so this is right up my street!
Elizabeth says
Oh good golly this looks amazing, but everything you photograph does! MMmmmm! Craving chocolate now…