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Lemon Berry Mascarpone Tart

This lemon berry mascarpone tart has a creamy, mascarpone cheese filling, with a hint of lemon flavour. Four types of fresh berries adorn the top, and everything sits in a sweet crust!
Course Dessert
Cuisine North American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 569kcal
Author Nina

Equipment

  • one 9" tart pan with removeable bottom

Ingredients

Tart Crust

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2-3 tablespooons water

Tart Filling

  • cups mascarpone cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh berries I used blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Instructions

  • Tart Crust
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 inch tart tin with removeable bottom. Set aside.
  • Add flour, sugar, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk together.
  • Add butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry butter or forks. The butter should be the size of peas and well distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
  • Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix it into the dough with your hands. Add more water until the dough comes together.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Use your heel of your hand to flatten it slightly to get ready for rolling.
  • Use a rolling pin and roll dough into a circle about ⅛ inch thick.
  • Place the dough into the prepared pan, and gently press it into the bottom of sides of the pan. If the dough tears, you can press it back together. Trim any overhang at the top of the pan.
  • Prick bottom of crust all over with a fork. Crunch up a large piece of parchment and then line the crust with it. Fill baking weights or beans.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then remove tart crust from oven. Remove the baking weights and parchment paper.
  • Return back to oven and bake for another 14-16 minutes, or until tart crust is golden. Let cool before filling.

Tart Filling

  • In a large bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice together until combined and smooth.
  • Pour filling into cooled tart crust, and spread it out until it's even. Arrange berries on top of the tart.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Notes

  • You can make the tart crust the day before. Cover and leave it at room temperature.
  • Substitute mascarpone cheese with 8 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons butter (room temperate). Mix together and follow the rest of the recipe.
  • Instead of 4 types of berries, focus on 2 or 3. Or add kiwi, peaches, or pineapple!

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1268IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg