Chocolate Cherry Mousse Tart

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch tart pan with nonstick baking spray.

2. Step 2
   Mix together the cookie crumbs and butter. Press evenly in the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and cool.

3. Step 3
   Place the butter and chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir. Heat for an additional 15-30 seconds, stirring often. Stir until mixed together and creamy.

4. Step 4
   Beat the eggs, cream, sugar, and vanilla until frothy.

5. Step 5
   Pour the chocolate into the egg mixture and beat in until smooth. Pour the mixture in the cooled crust.

6. Step 6
   Place a baking sheet on the oven rack under the tart in case of leaking butter. Bake the tart for 28-30 minutes. It will seem undone, but remove it and cool on a wire rack for one hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.

7. Step 7
   Mix together 2 cups whipped topping and 1 cup cherry fruit filling. Spread the mousse on the top of the cooled tart.

8. Step 8
   Gently remove the tart from the pan and place on a serving plate. Pipe the remaining whipped topping around the edges of the tart using a piping bag and icing tip 1M.

9. Step 9
   Spread the remaining cherry fruit filling in the center of the tart. Add sprinkles, chocolate curls, and hearts for an added decoration, if desired.