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Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart Recipe

Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart Recipe
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5.1 from 17 reviews

This Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the creamy richness of mascarpone and ricotta cheeses with the zesty freshness of lemon. The tart crust is buttery and crisp, providing the perfect base for the luscious lemon-infused filling. Topped with caramelized lemon slices, this tart is a show-stopping treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Tart Crust:

  • 125 ml sour cream (4 ounces)
  • 250 g plain (all purpose) flour (9 ounces)
  • 200 g cold butter, cubed (7 ounces)

Lemon Mascarpone Filling:

  • 250 g fresh ricotta cheese (9 ounces)
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese (9 ounces)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 80 mls fresh lemon juice (3 fl ounces)

Caramelized Lemon Topping:

  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1/3 cup castor sugar
  • 1/3 cup water

Instructions

  1. Tart Crust: Put the butter and flour into the bowl of a food processor, then pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the sour cream and pulse again until the dough just forms a ball.
  2. Chill and Shape: Form into a flat disk, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 20 mins. Roll out the dough to fit a round tart pan, then chill again.
  3. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven and blind bake the pastry case with sugar for weight.
  4. Lemon Mascarpone Filling: Process ricotta and mascarpone until smooth, then add sugar, eggs, lemon rind, and juice. Pour into the pastry case and bake.
  5. Cool and Serve: Allow the tart to cool in the tin, then refrigerate. Top with caramelized lemon slices before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to blind bake the pastry to ensure a crisp crust.
  • Chilling the tart after baking helps the filling set properly.
  • The caramelized lemon slices add a beautiful finishing touch.

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Keywords: Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart, Lemon Dessert, Mascarpone Recipe, Italian Tart Recipe

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