Easy Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart: A Refreshing Indulgence at Home
A delightful dessert that combines creamy mascarpone cheese with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.
- Add the egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a tart pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt; mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the baked tart shell.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Can be topped with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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