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Strawberry Mascarpone Tart: A Delightful Summer Recipe

A delightful summer dessert featuring a creamy mascarpone filling and fresh strawberries on a buttery tart crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the egg yolk and ice water until the dough comes together.
  5. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan.
  7. Press the dough into the pan and trim any excess.
  8. Prick the bottom with a fork and line with parchment paper.
  9. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
  11. Allow to cool completely.
  12. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  13. In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
  14. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and well combined.
  15. Spread the mascarpone filling evenly over the cooled tart crust.
  16. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the filling.
  17. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider drizzling a balsamic glaze over the strawberries before serving.
  • You can substitute the strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry tart.

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