Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Strawberry-Pistachio Mascarpone Tarts that are perfect for any occasion. A crispy puff pastry base filled with creamy mascarpone, fresh strawberries, and crunchy pistachios, all drizzled with honey.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Mascarpone Filling:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey for drizzling
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles. Place on the baking sheet.
- Score and bake: Score a border on each rectangle, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Beat the mascarpone with sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fill the tarts: Press down the centers of the pastries, fill with mascarpone mixture, top with strawberries and pistachios.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours.
- For added flavor, consider a touch of almond extract in the mascarpone filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
