Ingredients
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Raspberry Gummy Worms
- 2 3-ounce package raspberry jello
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- a few drops green gel food coloring (I used americolor gel coloring in leaf green)
- 100–125 flexible straws
Chocolate Pecan Cookies
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 large egg (to measure out 1/2 a large egg whisk 1 egg and then remove 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup pecan pieces
Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup espresso or coffee
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- pinch of salt
- 6 ounces dark chocolate
Chocolate Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Gummy Worms:
- Combine boiling water with raspberry and unflavored gelatin packets and stir until completely dissolved.
- Set aside and let cool until lukewarm (about 20 minutes).
- Meanwhile, stretch out straws until they are full extended and place in a tall container. Make sure that the straws fit snugly into the container so that as much of the gelatin mixture stays in the straws as possible. If you straws extend over the top of the container use a rubber band to keep them secure.
- Once cool, Mix in heavy cream and drops of green food coloring until you reach the desired color. Then, pour mixture into the container prepared with straws. Chill for at least 9 hours.
- To remove the worms, run three or so straws under warm water to help gelatin slip from the straw.
Chocolate Pecan Cookies:
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the sugar butter, salt, baking powder, expresso powder, and cinnamon.
- Then, beat in the half egg and vanilla, then the flour and cocoa. Once the dough comes together mix in the pecan pieces.
- Place the dough on plastic wrap and roll into a log. Chill the dough until firm (about 30 minutes in the fridge or 10 in the freezer)
- When the dough is firm cut into slices about 1/8 of an inch thick. Place on the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should be ready just when you begin to smell the chocolate aroma.
Mousse:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream until it reaches stiff peak. Cover and chill while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- In a double boiler or large bowl over simmering water whisk together egg yolks, espresso, 2 tablespoons of sugar and salt. Continuing to whisk until the mixture has lightened in color and doubled in volume. Remove the bowl from heat and mix in chocolate until completely melted. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites with a electric mixer until they lose their yellow color and become foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and continue to whisk on high until you reach stiff glossy peaks.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions. Then, fold in the whipped cream gently until full combined.
Chocolate whipped cream:
- in a large bowl, Whipped together the cream, cocoa and sugar with and electric mixer until you reach stiff peaks.
Assembly:
- Line a 9 inch spring form pan with plastic wrap. This will help you remove the tart from the pan after chilling.
- Add 15 cooled cookie to a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until no large pieces remain.
- Place crushed cookies in the bottom of the prepared pan and spread until completely covered. Over that pour in mousse and spread evenly. Then topped with whipped cream.
- Crush the remaining cookies and sprinkle a layer over the top of the tart. You may want to use a spoon to create a more un even surface to look more like realistic. Top with some of your gummy worms. Also, dip some of the worms in the cookie crumbs before placing on the cake. Then, sprinkle with remains crumbs.
- Chill the tart for at least 4 hours but preferably over night before serving.