Description

Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets with Lemon Curd are a delightful dessert that combines creamy mascarpone cheese, tangy lemon curd, and fresh strawberries in a buttery tart shell.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk

2–3 tbsp ice water (as needed)

1 cup (240g) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature

½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter, cubed

Fresh strawberries, sliced

Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine the flour, cold butter, and sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and pulse again until combined. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Knead on a floured surface, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness, cut into circles, and press into tartlet pans. Prick bottoms with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool.
In a bowl, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon into cooled tartlet shells and smooth with a spatula.
For the lemon curd, whisk eggs, lemon juice, zest, and sugar over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter until smooth, then let cool slightly before spooning over mascarpone filling.
Top tartlets with sliced strawberries. Garnish with mint leaves and powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes

Store tartlets in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed within a day or two to keep the tart shells crisp.

Make tartlet shells ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days before assembling.

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour for the tartlet shells.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tartlet
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg