Espresso Mascarpone Tart
Experience the joy of making this rich and creamy Espresso Mascarpone Tart, an indulgent dessert that blends cocoa, mascarpone, and coffee.
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chocolate, Coffee, dessert, Espresso, mascarpone, tart
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 400kcal
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tart pan
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For the Tart Crust
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 2-4 tablespoons Cold water Use as needed
For the Mascarpone Filling
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese Use full-fat for best flavor
- 1 cup Heavy cream Whipped to soft peaks
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Espresso Cooled
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Coffee liqueur (optional)
For Decoration
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder For dusting
- 1/4 cup Chocolate shavings (optional)
- pieces Coffee beans (for decoration, optional)
How to Make Espresso Mascarpone Tart
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to your dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Incorporate the egg yolk and gradually mix in the cold water, until a dough forms.
Press the dough into a tart pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Prick the bottom with a fork.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
Mix the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, cooled espresso, vanilla extract, and coffee liqueur until smooth.
Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently.
Pour the espresso mascarpone filling into the cooled tart crust and smooth the top.
Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours to set.
Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving. Add chocolate shavings and coffee beans for decoration if desired.
Slice and serve chilled.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and freshness.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg