Blackberry Mascarpone Tart
This Blackberry Mascarpone Tart has a buttery shortcrust shell filled with sweetened mascarpone cream and topped with fresh blackberries. The crust is blind-baked first, then the filling is added cold, so no second bake is needed. Total time runs about 1 hour, plus chilling before serving.
Equipment
- Tart pan
- Rolling pin
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
For the Tart Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp ice water
For the Mascarpone Filling:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
For the Topping:
- 2 cups blackberries fresh, organic
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Prepare the Tart Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, blend the flour, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water slowly, mixing until the dough holds together in a ball.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Line a tart pan with the dough, trimming any excess. Refrigerate the crust for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Blind bake the crust for 20 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Mascarpone Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Tart:
- Spread the mascarpone filling evenly over the cooled tart crust. Arrange the blackberries decoratively on top. Drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
- For a zesty twist, consider adding a hint of lemon zest to the mascarpone filling.
- To make a gluten-free crust, substitute equal parts almond flour and add an egg to help bind the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1048IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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