Fresh Berry Mascarpone Tart
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
Fresh Berry Mascarpone Tart
Description
This tart begins with a crust made from flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, creamed and combined then chilled before pressing into a tart pan. Baking at 350°F until the edges lightly brown creates a delicate but structured shell. Any puffing is gently pressed down after baking to maintain an even surface.
The filling blends mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla, yielding a smooth, rich cream balanced by subtle citrus notes. This filling is evenly spread into the cooled crust to set the base for the berries.
A pound of fresh berries is added on top—washed, hulled, and sliced if desired—providing a variety of flavors and textures. The combination of creamy filling, crisp crust, and fresh fruit makes this tart appealing for dessert occasions where brightness and richness are both welcome.
The original notes indicate that while the photo example shows berries arranged in a pattern, serving the tart with berries spread evenly across all slices ensures a good berry mix in every serving.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
For the Filling:
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese about 2 cups
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon plus more for garnish, zest, grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 pound fresh berries washed, hulled, and sliced as desired
Instructions
- To prepare the crust, whisk together the flour and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, using a standing mixer or electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated, being careful to not over mix. Use your hands to shape the dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- Once the dough has chilled, press the dough into the tart pan and up the sides. Use a knife to score the edges and make them even at the top. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the edges begin to lightly brown. If it has puffed up a little during baking, just gently press it down when you remove from oven. Cool completely in pan.
- To prepare the filling, combine the mascarpone, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Spread mixture evenly in cooled tart shell, then top with berries. Garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
- Arrange berries attractively on top or pile evenly to ensure each slice has a mixture of berries.
- Use fresh berries washed and prepped just before assembling to maintain texture and color.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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