Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Tarte Mascarpone Pomme, a delightful tart that beautifully combines mascarpone cheese and tender apples. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is both comforting and sophisticated.
Ingredients
- Mascarpone cheese
- Tart apples (e.g. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- Pre-made shortcrust pastry or buttery pie crust (or gluten-free option: almond flour mixed with coconut oil)
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs (or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for egg-free option)
- Vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste or natural vanilla flavoring)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out your pastry dough and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim any excess and prick the bottom with a fork. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Peel and thinly slice the apples. Toss them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning before adding them to the filling.
- Pour the mascarpone mixture into the cooled tart crust. Arrange the apple slices on top, overlapping them in a circular pattern for a beautiful presentation.
- Bake the tart in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the apples are tender. The top should be lightly golden.
- Let the tart cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties for flavor complexity. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.