Description
Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets are delightful mini tarts made with crisp tart shells, creamy mascarpone filling, and fresh strawberries—an elegant and easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
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- 6 mini tart shells (pre-baked)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey or fruit glaze (optional, for shine)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the mascarpone filling evenly into the pre-baked tart shells.
- Top each tartlet with sliced strawberries, arranged in a decorative pattern.
- If desired, brush strawberries lightly with honey or fruit glaze for a glossy finish.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade tart shells for convenience.
- Best served the same day for optimal texture and freshness.
- You can substitute mascarpone with cream cheese for a tangier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg