Description
Delicious no-bake strawberry tart with a mascarpone cream filling and juicy strawberries slices (for a 22 - 24 cm / 9 - 10 inch tart).
Ingredients
No-Bake Tart Crust
- 200g ( 1 3/4 cups) crushed biscuits - graham crackers, biscoff cookies
- 100g (1/2 cup) butter - unsalted and melted
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- 150g (2/3 cup) mascarpone cheese - cold
- 200g (3/4 cup) heavy cream - full-fat and cold
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 70g (1/3 cup) powdered sugar
- 500g (3 1/2 cups) fresh strawberries
Instructions
No-Bake Tart Crust
- In a large bowl, combine the finely crushed biscuits (previously blended into a very fine powder using a food processor) with the melted butter until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a pastry ring or a tart pan with a removable bottom for easy unmolding.
- Press the mixture down with the back of a tablespoon to start, then use the bottom of a glass to compact the mixture well.
- If you’re making a crust with raised edges, make sure to press the edges firmly to prevent crumbling. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes, or ideally in the freezer.
- Once the tart crust is well chilled, gently remove it from the mold and slide it onto a serving plate.
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- In a large mixing bowl, place all the cold ingredients: mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Whip with an electric mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium-low speed until thickened.
- Transfer the mascarpone frosting into a large piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
- Pipe large dollops of cream into the tart crust.
- Gently decorate the top of the tart with strawberry slices, and add edible flowers, basil, or fresh mint leaves as garnish.
- Place the strawberry tart back in the fridge for about 1 hour before serving it with homemade strawberry coulis.
Notes
Storage: Keep the tart in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
Tips and Tricks: Press the tart crust firmly and ensure it’s thick enough. Allow it to set well in the fridge or freezer before unmolding and filling to prevent it from crumbling.
For the best baking results, I recommend using a digital scale to measure ingredients in grams instead of cups. Precise measurements ensure consistent and perfect outcomes every time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: tarte
- Cuisine: French