Black Licorice Dessert

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Black Licorice Dessert (Licorice Cream Tart)

Ingredients

Crust

• 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs

• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp sugar

Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ½ tsp anise extract (gives the licorice flavor)

• Black food coloring (optional for deep black color)

Topping

• ½ cup whipped cream

• ¼ cup black licorice candies, chopped

• Optional: chocolate curls or crushed cookies

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Instructions

1. Make the crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.

3. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch tart pan.

4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.

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2. Prepare the filling

1. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

2. Add vanilla extract and anise extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

5. Add a few drops of black food coloring if you want the dramatic black look.

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3. Assemble

1. Spread filling evenly into the cooled crust.

2. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until firm.

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4. Garnish

• Top with whipped cream swirls.

• Sprinkle chopped black licorice candy or chocolate shavings.

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✅ Serving Tip:
Serve chilled with fresh strawberries or raspberries to balance the strong licorice flavor.

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