Description
Indulge in Easy Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart Bliss, a refreshing dessert that harmonizes zesty lemon and creamy mascarpone for a delightful experience. This tart boasts a crunchy graham cracker crust and a smooth filling that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. With its vibrant presentation, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary game with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- 2. In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- 4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 5. Serve chilled, garnished with lemon zest or berries as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg