Description

This Easy Italian Lemon Mascarpone Tart is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery pastry crust with a creamy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

125 ml sour cream

250 g plain flour

200 g cold butter

250 g fresh ricotta cheese

250 g mascarpone cheese

2/3 cup sugar

2 large whole eggs

2 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind

80 ml fresh lemon juice

1 lemon thinly sliced into rounds

1/3 cup castor sugar

1/3 cup water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a tart pan by greasing it lightly.
In a bowl, mix the cold cubed butter and flour until crumbly. Add the sour cream and combine to form a dough.
Press the dough into the tart pan evenly and prick the base with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes.
Bake the crust for about 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
In another bowl, beat together the ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon rind, and lemon juice until smooth.
Pour the filling into the cooled tart crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
For the lemon slices, combine castor sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and cook until syrupy. Add lemon slices and simmer for a few minutes until translucent.
Remove from heat and let cool. Top the tart with the lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest and juice. Serve chilled for the best flavor!

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg

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