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Berry Mascarpone Tart

This berry tart has a buttery crust, lightly sweetened mascarpone and lots of fresh berries.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 648 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

For the shortbread crust
  • 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks softened
  • 2 cups  all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
For the toppings
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese softened. Leave it out for an hour before mixing.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 oranges juiced and zested
  • 4 cups strawberries cut in half
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

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  1. Wash and clean the strawberries and cut them in half. Place them in a bowl and add the juice of the two oranges all over and let them sit. Wash and drain the blueberries.
Make the crust
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  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Using a mixer (hand or regular) mix together butter, flour, and confectioner’s sugar, 2-3 min.
  3. Add dough to the tart pan and press all over, and up the edges until it is evenly distributed. Trim edges with a knife if you have to and add the extra dough to any bald or thin patches.
  4. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  5. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before filling.
Prepare the filling
  1. Using a mixer in medium speed beat the mascarpone cheese with the heavy cream and the vanilla. Add the orange zest. Keep beating mixture for 1-2 min until everything is incorporated well, about 2 min.
  2. Spread the mascarpone mix evenly all over the tart crust.
  3. Add an even layer of the strawberry jam on top of the mascarpone.
  4. Arrange the berries in a pattern of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
  • I like using vanilla beans but it can be very expensive. So I alternate between vanilla extract, vanilla powder, and bean. Vanilla powder gives a really concentrated flavor, so if you're substituting powder for beans, or extract in recipes, use ½ tsp of ground powder for 1 bean, or ½ teaspoon of ground powder for every teaspoon of extract. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 648kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 1413IU (28%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 648

% Daily Value*

Calories 648kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 1413IU 28%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.