Got some fresh strawberries to use up? Well, you are at the right place my friend! Because today we are splurging on a delicious mascarpone strawberry tart that is easy to make and oh-so-delicious.
Why Should You Make This Recipe:
If you have never tried your hand in making mascarpone filling for a tart, this is a great recipe to start. But that is not the only reason why I think this strawberry tart recipe is awesome. Here are a few other reasons why you will love this recipe:
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions:
This easy strawberry mascarpone tart recipe has three sets of ingredients for each component; Almond Flour Crust, Mascarpone Filling, and Strawberry Topping. Below are a few helpful notes to help you with ingredients:
Almond flour vs. Almond Meal: You can use almond flour and almond meal interchangeably in this recipe. If you can’t find almond flour at the market, feel free to read my post on how to make almond flour at home.Maple syrup: You can substitute maple syrup with agave nectar or honey in this recipeCold ingredients for best results: Mascarpone cheese is prone to curdling so it is imperative that all you mascarpone filling ingredients are cold.Seasonal fresh fruit: I used fresh sliced strawberries and blackberries but any of your favorite fruit that you find in your local farmers market would work here.
Preparations To Make The Tart:
While it might seem like this strawberry and mascarpone dessert has too many steps, with just a bit of prep you can make with just 30 minutes of hands on time. The recipe has 3 components:
Gluten-Free Almond Flour CrustMascarpone Whipped Cream FillingStrawberry Topping
Now, let’s talk about each of them in detail.
Gluten-Free Almond Flour Tart Crust
If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am a big fan of almond flour recipes. In the past, I used to make this tart with all purpose flour. However, I have been experimenting with almond flour tart crust for some time now and I finally found a good recipe that is “foolproof”. So I thought why not change things up and make the tart dough with almond flour instead. To make it:
Mascarpone Whipped Cream Filling
Have you ever made Mascarpone Whipped Cream Filling? If not, this recipe is a good one to start. In my opinion, creamy mascarpone cheese whipped with heavy cream, maple syrup and vanilla extract is truly an indulgence. It is a creamy and soft filling that literally melts in your mouth. To make it, simply:
The Strawberry Topping:
To make the strawberry topping: If you have some extra mascarpone cheese on hand and looking for things to make with mascarpone, be sure to try my Mascarpone Filled Dates and Poached Pears with Mascarpone recipes.
How To Assemble and Serve:
To assemble:
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions:
Make Ahead:
Tart Crust: You can make the tart dough up to 2 days in advance. Simply cover the dough with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to use it. When ready, follow the instructions in the recipe to bake the crust.Mascarpone filling: You can make the mascarpone filling a day in advance, cover it with stretch film, and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to use.
To Store: Place the tart into an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It should be fresh up to 2 days.
Helpful Tips:
The ratio of mascarpone to heavy cream: As you will see in the recipe below, the ratio for mascarpone cheese to heavy cream is 1 to 2. The recipe below makes just enough filling to fill the tart crust, but if you want to make more and use it in other recipes feel free to use this ratio to make more.Add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter: I prefer my Strawberry Mascarpone Tart to get its sweetness from strawberries so I added just a little bit of maple syrup into the filling, but if you like it sweeter you are more than welcome to add more.
Got More Strawberries?
There you have it friends, a delicious paleo-friendly and gluten-free fruit tart made with an almond flour crust. If you have some leftover strawberries that you need to use, below are a few other delicious strawberry recipes from the archives:
Strawberry Basil LimeadeStrawberry Banana Yogurt SmoothieAlmond Flour Chocolate Cake with Strawberry ToppingStrawberry Spinach SaladStrawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles
The almond flour crust portion of this recipe is adapted from the cookbook Sweet Laurel (affiliate link). This Strawberry Mascarpone tart recipe was originally published on May 2018. It has been updated with additional helpful information and with no changes to the originally published recipe on May 2021.
