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Dark Chocolate Pecan “Worms in Dirt” Mousse Tart


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Dark Chocolate Pecan “Worms in Dirt” Mousse Tart is a spooky and indulgent Halloween dessert. It combines layers of rich dark chocolate mousse, crunchy chocolate pecan cookie “dirt,” and homemade gummy worms for a fun and delicious treat.


Ingredients

Scale

For Raspberry Gummy Worms:

  • 2 (3-ounce) packages raspberry jello
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • A few drops of green gel food coloring
  • 100125 flexible straws

For Chocolate Pecan Cookies (Dirt):

  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ large egg (whisk 1 egg, use half)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup pecan pieces

For Dark Chocolate Mousse:

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ cup espresso or coffee
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate

For Chocolate Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

To Make the Gummy Worms:

  1. Combine boiling water, raspberry jello, and unflavored gelatin in a bowl, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool until lukewarm.
  2. Stretch out the flexible straws and place them in a tall container.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and green food coloring into the lukewarm mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture into the straws and refrigerate for at least 9 hours.
  5. To remove the gummy worms, run the straws under warm water to release the gelatin.

To Make the Chocolate Pecan Cookies:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat together butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and cinnamon. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and pecan pieces.
  4. Roll the dough into a log, refrigerate until firm, then slice into thin rounds.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool completely.

To Make the Dark Chocolate Mousse:

  1. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
  2. In a double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, espresso, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt until the mixture lightens in color and doubles in volume. Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate.
  3. Whisk egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites and whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.

To Make the Chocolate Whipped Cream:

  1. Whip together the heavy cream, cocoa powder, and sugar until stiff peaks form.

To Assemble:

  1. Line a 9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap.
  2. Crush the chocolate pecan cookies and spread a layer on the bottom of the pan.
  3. Pour the dark chocolate mousse over the cookie layer and spread evenly.
  4. Add a layer of chocolate whipped cream on top.
  5. Sprinkle more crushed cookies over the whipped cream for a “dirt” effect.
  6. Decorate with homemade gummy worms.

Notes

  • Ensure the gummy worms are fully set before removing them from the straws.
  • The mousse should be made in advance to allow it to set properly.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes for cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg