Indulge in the exquisite flavors of a strawberry mascarpone tart with port glaze, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses. This decadent dessert combines a crisp, buttery crust with a velvety mascarpone filling, adorned with plump, juicy strawberries and a luscious port glaze. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this tart is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more. Let's embark on a delightful journey as we uncover the secrets behind crafting this extraordinary dessert.
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STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE TART WITH PORT GLAZE
This time of year, you can't have too many fruit tarts. Here, ripe strawberries drizzled with Port glaze top a luxurious no-bake mascarpone filling. The press-in crust, by the way, is a breeze to make.
Provided by khushboo
Categories Tarts
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make tart shell:.
- Blend together flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Beat together yolk, vanilla, lemon juice, and water with a fork, then drizzle over flour mixture and stir with fork (or pulse) until mixture comes together.
- Gently knead with floured hands on a lightly floured surface until a dough forms, then gently knead 4 or 5 times. Press into a 5-inch disk. Place in center of tart pan and cover with plastic wrap. Using your fingers and bottom of a flat-bottomed measuring cup, spread and push dough to evenly cover bottom and side of pan. Prick bottom of tart shell all over with a fork and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
- Line tart shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until side is set and edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and continue to bake until shell is deep golden all over, about 20 minutes more. Cool in pan, about 45 minutes.
- Make filling while tart shell cools: Stir together strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl and let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Strain in a sieve set over a small saucepan, reserving berries. Add Port to liquid in saucepan and boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool slightly. Meanwhile, whisk together mascarpone, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until stiff.
- Assemble tart: Spread mascarpone mixture evenly in cooled tart shell, then top with strawberries. Drizzle Port glaze all over tart.
- Cooks' note: Tart shell can be baked 1 day ahead and kept at room temperature.
MINI STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE TARTS
Steps:
- Special equipment: 3-inch round cookie cutter
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl add 1/2 cup of sugar and the salt. Stir to combine and pour about half of it evenly onto a work surface. With your hands, press the dough into the sugar and roll out into a flat disk, about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of the sugar evenly over the top of the dough and press it a few times to adhere. With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a thickness of about 1/8-inch, turning and flipping as you roll to incorporate the sugar into the dough and to keep it from sticking to the surface. With a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 12 dough rounds and arrange them on the lined baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake until crisp and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool the crisp rounds completely on the pan.
- Meanwhile, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until thick and syrupy, about 4 minutes; it should still swirl in the pan. If too thick, simply add about a teaspoon of balsamic, stir, and remove from the heat.
- Put the strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let them stand until juicy, 5 to 10 minutes. To assemble the tarts, spread about 2 teaspoons mascarpone on each crisp dough round with a spoon or small offset spatula. Using a spoon to drain any excess liquid, put about 1 tablespoon of diced strawberries on the top of each tart. Drizzle a little balsamic syrup over the tarts and serve immediately.
- Cook's Note: The sugared dough scraps can be tossed with cinnamon and baked in the 400 degree F oven until browned and crisp as a treat for the little ones. Leftover strawberries or balsamic syrup are delicious over ice cream!
STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE TART WITH PORT GLAZE
This time of year, you can't have too many fruit tarts. Here, ripe strawberries drizzled with Port glaze top a luxurious no-bake mascarpone filling. The press-in crust, by the way, is a breeze to make.
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Blender Dessert Bake Valentine's Day Mother's Day Strawberry Port Spring Gourmet Summer Tart Flaming Hot Summer Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make tart shell:
- Blend together flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Beat together yolk, vanilla, lemon juice, and water with a fork, then drizzle over flour mixture and stir with fork (or pulse) until mixture comes together.
- Gently knead with floured hands on a lightly floured surface until a dough forms, then gently knead 4 or 5 times. Press into a 5-inch disk. Place in center of tart pan and cover with plastic wrap. Using your fingers and bottom of a flat-bottomed measuring cup, spread and push dough to evenly cover bottom and side of pan. Prick bottom of tart shell all over with a fork and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
- Line tart shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until side is set and edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and continue to bake until shell is deep golden all over, about 20 minutes more. Cool in pan, about 45 minutes.
- Make filling while tart shell cools:
- Stir together strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl and let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Strain in a sieve set over a small saucepan, reserving berries. Add Port to liquid in saucepan and boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, whisk together mascarpone, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until stiff.
- Assemble tart:
- Spread mascarpone mixture evenly in cooled tart shell, then top with strawberries. Drizzle Port glaze all over tart.
STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE TART
The title alone makes my mouth water!! I made this to serve at our Easter dinner this year. I'm sorry to say that I did not actually get to taste a piece of it myself, but received great compliments from everyone who did get to try it. It was light and creamy, rich in flavor, yet not overly sweet. The original recipe called for liqueur to flavor the filling and glaze, but I chose not to use it. I have, however, put the liqueur substitutions as "optional" below, in case you'd like to try it for yourself!
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Tarts
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the orange zest and sugar.
- Add the butter, salt and flour, and work mixture with your fingers until ingredients are course and crumbly.
- Next add the egg yolk and mix with you hands until the dough is pale yellow.
- Add vanilla, and work the dough until it holds together, adding a tbsp or two of the ice water as needed.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least ½ hour.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Place it into a 10" pie plate, crimp the edges, and poke the bottom of the crust in several places with a fork.
- Bake in oven for about 15 minutes, or until crust is light and golden.
- Set crust aside to cool.
- Chop the strawberries into bite size pieces.
- Next mix the mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and oj concentrate (or liqueur) in a bowl.
- Fold in half of the strawberries, and refrigerate until ready to fill the tart shell.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and combine with the orange juice concentrate and confectioners' sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until it bubbles; then stir on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until it thickens to a syrup. Cool the syrup to room temperature, and then stir in the amaretto.
- Coat the remaining strawberries with the glaze.
- Spread the mascarpone filling evenly in the pastry shell. Arrange the glazed strawberries in one or two rings around the edge of the tart, reserving four large halves for the center. Drizzle on any remaining glaze. Chill the tart until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 157.3, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 22.8, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries. Avoid berries that are bruised or have soft spots.
- If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just trim the edges of the pastry dough so that it fits the pan.
- To prevent the mascarpone filling from curdling, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the mascarpone.
- Don't overcook the port glaze. It should be thick and syrupy, but not too thick that it becomes difficult to pour.
- When assembling the tart, start by spreading the mascarpone filling in the bottom of the tart shell. Then, arrange the strawberries on top of the filling.
- Brush the strawberries with the port glaze before serving. This will add a beautiful shine and extra flavor.
Conclusion:
This strawberry mascarpone tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy mascarpone filling, and tangy port glaze is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a stunning tart that will impress your guests. So, next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this strawberry mascarpone tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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