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Easy Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Tart Recipe with Whipped Mascarpone

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A quick and easy strawberry shortcake tart featuring a buttery crust, whipped mascarpone cream, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this dessert is both impressive and simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons ice water (add more if dough feels dry)
  • 8 ounces (225 g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 pound (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Stir in egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water. Add more water if dough feels dry, one teaspoon at a time, until dough just comes together. Avoid overworking.
  3. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to tart pan, pressing evenly into bottom and sides. Trim excess dough and prick bottom with fork.
  6. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, then bake another 10-12 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely on a rack.
  7. In a chilled bowl, combine mascarpone, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit 10-15 minutes to release juices and soften.
  9. Spread whipped mascarpone evenly over cooled crust. Arrange strawberries on top and pour any extra juice over them. Chill tart for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust and smooth mascarpone cream. Do not overwork dough or overwhip mascarpone. Blind bake crust to prevent sogginess. Use fresh strawberries for best texture and flavor. Chill tart before serving to meld flavors.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, tart, mascarpone, easy dessert, summer dessert, whipped cream, fresh strawberries

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