Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets with Lemon Curd
Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets with Lemon Curd are elegant, bite-sized desserts combining buttery tart shells, creamy mascarpone filling, tangy lemon curd, and fresh strawberries for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 mini tart shells (pre-baked)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fill each tart shell halfway with the mascarpone mixture.
- Spoon a dollop of lemon curd over the mascarpone layer in each tartlet.
- Top each tartlet with sliced strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought tart shells to save time or make your own for a homemade touch.
- Substitute raspberries or blueberries for strawberries for variety.
- Ensure mascarpone is softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg