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Fresh Fruit Tart with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: ~2 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

An elegant yet simple tart featuring tender, buttery crust filled with silky vanilla‑infused mascarpone cream, topped with a vibrant mix of fresh seasonal fruit—light, creamy, refreshing dessert perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.


Ingredients

For the crust:

1 ¼ cups (150 g) all‑purpose flour

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ tsp fine salt

½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 large egg yolk

12 Tbsp ice water, as needed

For the vanilla mascarpone cream:

8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature

½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the topping:

2 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g. sliced strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, peach slices)

Optional: apricot jam or jelly for glazing


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add egg yolk and ice water gradually, pulsing or mixing until dough just comes together. Do not overwork. Wrap dough in plastic and chill 30 min.

Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9‑inch tart pan. Press into pan, trim edges. Chill again 15 min.

Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake 15 min; remove weights and parchment and bake another 10 min until golden. Let cool completely.

While crust cools, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium‑high until smooth and slightly fluffy. Do not overbeat. Chill briefly if too loose.

Fill cooled crust evenly with mascarpone cream. Arrange fresh fruit on top in a decorative pattern.

If using glaze, gently warm apricot jam and brush over fruit for shine and preservation.

Chill tart at least 1 hour before serving to set cream and meld flavors.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert