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Lemon Mascarpone Tart on a plate

15) Lemon Mascarpone Tart

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 8 ounces mascarpone softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Fit crust into a 9-inch tart pan; prick bottom with a fork.
  2. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
  3. Beat mascarpone and sugar until smooth. Mix in eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Pour the filling into the crust.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center barely jiggles.
  6. Cool completely; chill at least 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.