Best 5 Mascarpone And Prune Tartlets Recipes

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Are you seeking an exquisite and delectable dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Look no further than the art of creating mascarpone and prune tartlets, a culinary masterpiece that combines velvety mascarpone cheese, sweet and tangy prunes, and a crispy, flaky pastry crust. In this article, we embark on a delectable journey, uncovering the secrets to crafting these delightful treats, offering you a step-by-step guide and expert tips to ensure success in your quest for pastry perfection. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of achieving the ideal balance of flavors, we will guide you through the process of creating these delectable morsels, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary artistry.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY TOMATO MASCARPONE TARTLETS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mascarpone
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 large egg yolk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce package refrigerated rolled pie crusts (2 crusts)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small shallot, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Stir the mascarpone, Parmesan and egg yolk together in a bowl with a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Unroll the pie crusts and cut out 8 rounds with a 4 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Lay out the rounds on a work surface and drop a level tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto the center of each, spreading just enough to leave a 1/4-inch border. Arrange the tomatoes on top of the cheese in the center of the tarts (about 6 halves per tart), leaving about a 1/4-inch cheese border. Fold and crimp the edges of the crust just over the cheese but leaving the tomatoes uncovered. Top the tomatoes with the shallot and thyme, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the tarts to the prepared baking pan and bake until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are wilted and lightly browned in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MASCARPONE AND PRUNE TARTLETS



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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Prune     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 pitted prunes (2 oz; sometimes called dried plums)
1/4 cup Armagnac
Sweet pastry dough for a single-crust pie
1 cup mascarpone (from an 8 3/4-oz container)
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Special Equipment
a 5-inch round cookie cutter; 6 (4- by 3/4-inch) fluted round tartlet pans; pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Bring prunes and Armagnac just to a simmer in a 1-quart saucepan, then let stand, covered, 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough into a 15-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, lifting up dough occasionally and flouring surface as necessary to keep dough from sticking. Cut out 6 rounds with 5-inch cutter. Fit each round into a tartlet pan and trim edge. Chill tartlet shells 30 minutes.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Drain prunes, reserving Armagnac in pan, and cut into roughly 1/4-inch pieces, then return to Armagnac. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Lightly prick bottoms of tartlet shells all over with a fork, then line with foil and fill with pie weights. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until sides are set and edges are pale golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shells until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and increase heat to 400°F.
  • Meanwhile, stir together mascarpone, yolks, sugar, zest, vanilla, and salt.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup mascarpone mixture into each warm tartlet shell, then divide prunes evenly among tartlets. Bake tartlets until custard is pale golden and slightly puffed, about 25 minutes. Transfer tartlets to a rack and cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans (if tartlets stick to pans, gently pry side of tartlets loose with tip of a paring knife) and cool completely, about 45 minutes.

WINE-STEWED PRUNES AND MASCARPONE



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Provided by Dana Bowen

Categories     one pot, dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound pitted prunes (about 40)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
2 8-ounce containers mascarpone

Steps:

  • Combine prunes, sugar, cinnamon and wine in a pot over medium-high heat. When mixture boils, reduce to simmer and cook 45 minutes, until liquid has turned to syrup.
  • Remove from heat, and rest at least 15 minutes. Spread a mound of mascarpone on each serving plate, top with 6 prunes and drizzle with syrup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 683, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 282 milligrams, Sugar 73 grams

FRESH FRUIT TART WITH MASCARPONE



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I always get recipe requests when I bring this fruit tart to parties. The mascarpone cheese adds a smooth richness that keeps everyone coming back for more. With the vibrant colors of the fresh fruit, this tart not only tastes great but is very eye catching. You can use any fruit to top the tart.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, or as needed
2 cups fresh blackberries, or as needed
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced, or as needed
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
½ tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 tart pans.
  • Blend flour, butter, and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until combined. Divide mixture evenly and press into the bottoms of the prepared tart pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • While crusts are cooling, beat cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crusts. Arrange strawberries, blackberries, and kiwis on tart in desired design.
  • Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Pour in water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let glaze cool completely.
  • Glaze the entire top of each tart gently using a pastry brush.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

RASPBERRY MASCARPONE TART



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A golden puff-pastry shell is filled with vanilla-flecked mascarpone cream and topped with rows and rows of juicy raspberries in this impressive dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 14-by-10-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling
1 sheet puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed if frozen
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1 cup heavy cream
3 to 4 pints fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a sugared work surface, roll out pastry to a 16 1/2-by-12 1/2-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Using a pizza wheel or a sharp knife, cut 1 1/4-inch strips from each side of dough. Brush a 1-inch border of egg wash around perimeter of dough and top with strips, overlapping corners and trimming ends to fit. Lightly press strips to adhere. Transfer to a parchment-lined unrimmed baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Using a paring knife, score strips with a pattern of diagonal lines. Using a docking tool or the tines of a fork, prick holes all over center of dough, creating steam vents. Score bottom crust along interior edges of strips. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Invert a wire rack over tart shell and transfer to oven. Bake until puffy and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove rack and continue baking until deeply golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together mascarpone, vanilla seeds, lemon zest, and 1/3 cup sugar on medium speed until combined and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread filling evenly into tart shell. Top with raspberries and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy filling, use chilled heavy cream and mascarpone cheese.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Pipe the filling into the tart shells in a spiral pattern for a decorative touch.
  • To easily cut the prunes, use a sharp knife or kitchen shears.
  • For a more intense flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have any prune jam, you can make your own by simmering prunes, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened.
  • Tart shells can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • The mascarpone and prune tartlets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mascarpone and prune tartlets are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy mascarpone filling, sweet prune jam, and a rich chocolate ganache, these tartlets are sure to impress your guests. They are also relatively easy to make, so you can enjoy them even if you're not a professional baker. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these mascarpone and prune tartlets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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