Description
Indulge in the fresh flavors of summer with this exquisite Fresh Fruit Tart topped with a luscious Vanilla Mascarpone Cream. A buttery crust holds a creamy mascarpone filling, adorned with a colorful array of fresh fruits and a shiny apricot glaze. Perfect for a sunny day treat or a special occasion dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 2–3 cups fresh fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, and mandarin oranges)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and water, pulse until dough forms. Press into tart pan, chill, then bake until golden.
- Make the Filling: Beat mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Spread into cooled crust.
- Add the Topping: Arrange fresh fruit over the filling. Heat apricot jam and water, brush over fruit. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of seasonal fruit.
- Best enjoyed the same day for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
