Indulgence Redefined: This irresistible Chocolate Mascarpone Fig Tart- a dessert that seamlessly marries decadence with simplicity. Picture this: a buttery, flaky crust infused with rich chocolate filled with a luscious layer of creamy mascarpone cheese, topped with succulent figs that add a burst of sweetness and elegance. Whether enjoyed as a decadent dessert to a dinner party or savored quietly with a cup of coffee, this Chocolate Mascarpone Fig Tart is sure to leave a lasting impression.
MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE SUBSTITUTION
A Culinary Canvas
What makes the Chocolate Mascarpone Fig Tart truly special is its versatility. While the combination of chocolate, mascarpone, and figs is undeniably divine, there is room for creativity and personalization. You can swap out the figs with sliced stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, and plums. A mixture of fresh berries is also a great choice. Cherries or raspberries would be amazing with this tart. I have also baked this cake with blueberries mixed in the mascarpone cheese as a delicious alternative.
To further enhance the flavor of this mascarpone cheesecake, a drizzle of honey or chocolate syrup can be added, accentuating the sweetness of the figs and harmonizing with the richness of the chocolate and mascarpone.
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Recipe
Chocolate Mascarpone Fig Tart
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese -full fat, room temperature
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese -room temperature
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- zest of a lemon + juice of ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
For the Chocolate Crust:
- 1 cup all- purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon cacao powder unsweetened (I use the Brand Valrhona, but dutch processed is great also)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup butter - unsalted, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 5 figs
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl combine flour, cacao powder, and sugar. Add egg yolks and butter. Quickly knead all ingredient together into a smooth dough. Press dough into Tart pan. No creasing is necessary. Make sure you press dough up the sides of the Tart pan. Prick the bottom of the crust all over with a fork. Refrigerate the pastry shell for 30 to 60 minutes.2. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line pastry shell with foiland fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on a rack.3. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolks, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice. Continue to whip until smoth. Fill the pastry shell with the mascarpone cream. Spread out evenly, then bake for another 40 minutes. Let cool completely. 4. Add sliced figs (or other fresh fruit) all over the cheese tart. Enjoy!
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