Indulge in chocolate espresso mascarpone tart delight for a rich treat
Indulge in Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Tart Delight is a luxurious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and espresso, paired with creamy mascarpone for a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup espresso, cooled
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into a tart pan to form the crust and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, espresso, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mascarpone mixture into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of coffee liqueur to the filling.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or coffee beans before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Espresso, Mascarpone, Tart, Dessert