Description
A buttery tart shell filled with silky vanilla mascarpone cream, topped with fresh strawberries, vibrant microgreens, and fragrant lime zest—elegant, refreshing, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Microgreens or baby basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and cold water until the dough just comes together.
- Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake the shell for 18–22 minutes or until golden. Let it cool completely.
- For the filling, whip mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thick. Spoon into a piping bag and chill briefly.
- Once the tart shell is cool, pipe or spread the mascarpone cream over the base.
- Arrange the strawberries in a floral pattern at the center and sprinkle with lime zest. Garnish with microgreens for contrast and aroma.
- Serve immediately or chill for 1 hour for a firmer set.
Notes
- Ensure the tart shell is completely cool before adding the mascarpone filling to prevent melting.
- Use vanilla bean paste for a more intense flavor and speckled appearance.
- Chilling the assembled tart helps the filling set for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
