Chocolate Mascarpone and Strawberry Tart
Indulge in the decadence of this Chocolate Mascarpone and Strawberry Tart, a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances rich, creamy chocolate with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. The homemade buttery tart crust, blind-baked to golden perfection, provides the ideal base for the velvety chocolate mascarpone filling, made with lush mascarpone cheese, dark chocolate, and a hint of vanilla. Topped with vibrant, juicy strawberry slices and an optional garnish of fresh mint, this tart is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Easy to prepare yet irresistibly elegant, it's the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or indulgent treat. Serve it chilled and watch it become an instant crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 115 g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 15 ml cold water
- 170 g dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 200 g mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 300 g fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 5 g optional garnish: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Prepare the tart crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 23 cm (9-inch) tart pan. Press the dough gently into the pan and trim the excess.
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork, line it with parchment paper, and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and weights. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
Make the chocolate mascarpone filling: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate.
Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully melted. Allow to cool slightly before whisking in the mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the tart: Pour the chocolate mascarpone filling into the cooled tart shell, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Decorate the tart with fresh strawberry slices arranged in a pattern of your choice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy this luxurious dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
