Cranberry Mascarpone Tart with Pecan Crust
Indulge in the delightful experience of a Cranberry Mascarpone Tart with Pecan Crust, a perfect dessert that beautifully balances creamy richness and tart flavors. This elegant tart features a smooth mascarpone filling topped with spiced cranberries, all nestled in a crunchy pecan crust. With its vibrant colors and inviting aroma, it’s an impressive centerpiece for any gathering—from holiday celebrations to cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this dessert ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying precious moments with loved ones. Treat yourself and your guests to this irresistible culinary masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons ice cold water
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz cranberries, fresh or frozen
- â…“ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- â…“ cup apple cider juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- A few grates of fresh nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and pecans. Add cold butter; mix until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and ice water until dough holds together.
- Press dough into a tart pan evenly. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, whisk mascarpone cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- For the topping, cook cranberries with brown sugar, apple cider juice, orange zest, nutmeg, and cinnamon stick over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Let cool slightly.
- Pour mascarpone filling into cooled crust and top with cranberry mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg