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This Summer Berry Tart with Lemon Mascarpone Cream is supermodel gorgeous, rich and creamy, balanced by the bright citrusy flavor of lemon curd. And super-duper easy to make! Once the tart is chilled, you can decorate it with summer berries as I did, or spread on a thin layer of lemon curd or jam and swirl it, or just sprinkle a little lemon zest over it and call it a day.
SUMMER BERRY TART WITH LEMON MASCARPONE CREAM
Prep time 25 mins
Cook time 10 mins
Total time 35 mins
Serves: 6-8
INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
12 whole graham crackers (1½ cups, 7oz)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85g)
3 tablespoons brown sugar (34g)
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Mascarpone Filling:
¾ cup whipping cream (180ml)
1 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ cup lemon curd, home-made or store bought (120ml)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from half a lemon)
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice (optional, to taste)
For the Berry Topping: Note: use whatever berries you like best
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced or halved
½ pint raspberries
Mint leaves for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- For the crust (you’ll need a 9½-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom):
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- Place the crackers in the bowl of a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Add the salt, sugar and melted butter and process again until well combined.
- Place the crumbs into the tart pan and evenly spread the crumbs so that they cover the bottom of the pan and sides. Press down on the bottom firmly to make a compact layer. Use your fingers to pinch and press some of the crumbs around the inside edge of the pan to cover the sides evenly and create a rim about a ¼ inch thick. Bake the crust until it’s golden brown and smells nutty, about 10 minutes. Set the baked crust on a rack and let cool. Note: The crust can be made up to a day ahead and stored at room temperature, wrapped well in plastic.
Full Recipes >> nerdswithknives.com/summer-berry-tart-lemon-mascarpone/