Perfect Mixed Berry Mascarpone Tart with Almond Crust
A quick and easy tart featuring a crisp almond flour crust, creamy mascarpone filling, and fresh or frozen mixed berries. Perfect for unexpected guests or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 8 ounces (225g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (65g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (300g) mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
- Pour in melted butter and egg yolk, stirring until dough clumps together. Add up to 1 teaspoon water if too dry.
- Press dough evenly into tart pan, about ¼ inch thick, covering bottom and sides. Patch any cracks.
- Bake crust for 12-15 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a clean bowl, beat mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream, beating until mixture is soft and spreadable but not runny.
- Spread mascarpone filling evenly over cooled crust, about ½ inch thick.
- If using frozen berries, thaw and drain excess juice. Arrange berries on top of filling.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Chill tart for at least 1 hour before serving to set filling and meld flavors.
Notes
To prevent soggy crust, bake crust fully and cool before adding filling. Optionally, spread a thin layer of melted chocolate or jam on crust before filling to create a moisture barrier. Use fresh or frozen berries; if frozen, thaw and drain excess juice. Chilling tart for at least 1 hour is essential for filling to set. For dairy-free version, substitute mascarpone with whipped coconut cream and use vegan butter or coconut oil for crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
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