Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 cups mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
Fresh mint or thyme for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt together.
Step 2: Add the cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and pulse until the dough just begins to come together.
Step 3: Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Prick the base with a fork and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let the crust cool completely.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, whip the mascarpone, heavy cream, honey, and vanilla bean paste until thick and smooth.
Step 5: Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over the cooled tart crust.
Step 6: Arrange the mixed berries on top in a whimsical, natural pattern to create the ‘enchanted forest’ look.
Step 7: Garnish with fresh herbs and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
Ensure the crust is completely cool before adding the cream filling to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: berry tart, summer dessert, forest berries, mascarpone tart, whimsical baking
