Peppermint crisp tart
Peppermint crisp tart is a classic South African no-bake dessert layered with whipped cream, tinned caramel, crushed Tennis biscuits and peppermint crisp chocolate. The Thermomix TM7 whips thickened cream to stiff peaks with the butterfly whisk in minutes, giving a light, airy contrast to the rich caramel layers. An impressive festive dessert requiring almost no effort.
About this recipe
Peppermint crisp tart Thermomix TM7 is the legendary South African no-bake dessert that has earned its place at countless braais and festive tables. Searching for easy peppermint crisp tart recipes leads you to this all-in-one kitchen machine version, where the TM7 takes over the only real work: whipping thickened cream into billowy, stable peaks with the butterfly whisk. Layers of silky tinned caramel, crushed Tennis biscuits and generous handfuls of grated peppermint crisp chocolate stack into a chilled dessert that slices cleanly and disappears fast. The contrast between airy cream, sticky caramel and crunchy mint chocolate is what makes this sweet treat unforgettable. Because it sets in the fridge, it is the perfect make-ahead dessert for birthdays, Christmas lunch or a summer barbecue, and the Thermomix TM7 grates and grinds the chocolate and biscuits while you simply layer and chill.
Preparation tips
- Chill the mixing bowl and butterfly whisk in the fridge before whipping the thickened cream; cold equipment helps the cream reach stiff peaks faster and gives the tart a lighter, more stable texture.
- Use straight-walled Tennis biscuits and press them gently into the caramel layer so the biscuits soften evenly overnight; a few extra biscuit crumbs on top add welcome crunch just before serving.
- For a kid-friendly version, let children grate the peppermint crisp chocolate bars and scatter the pieces between the layers; small hands make quick work of it and the mint pieces distribute more evenly.
- Grate the peppermint crisp chocolate while it is cold from the fridge so it stays flaky rather than melting onto the grater; reserve a portion to scatter over the tart just before serving for maximum minty crunch.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: replace the thickened cream with chilled lactose-free whipping cream and use dairy-free caramel spread; keep the Tennis biscuits or swap to a gluten-free coconut biscuit if needed.
- Festive Christmas variation: add a layer of crushed candy canes between the cream and caramel, and finish the tart with white chocolate shavings and freeze-dried raspberries for a red-and-green holiday showpiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- With the butterfly whisk, the Thermomix whips the thickened cream into firm peaks in minutes, creating a light, airy layer for the tart. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the tinned caramel and cream directly in the mixing bowl thanks to the TM7 built-in scale keeps every layer perfectly balanced. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix grinds the Tennis biscuits into even crumbs that soak up caramel overnight, giving the classic soft-yet-crunchy texture. [Multi-Function]
- Grating the peppermint crisp chocolate bars in the TM7 produces fine minty flakes that melt lightly into the whipped cream layers. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating of the tinned caramel in the Thermomix loosens it into a silky, spreadable consistency without any burnt spots. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- peppermint crisp chocolate bars
- thickened cream
- tinned caramel
- Tennis biscuits