Description
Indulge in the light and refreshing Candied Tangerine Mascarpone Tart with Pistachio Chocolate Crust, a luxurious dessert that captivates both the eye and palate. This tart features a creamy mascarpone filling balanced with sweet candied tangerines, all beautifully encased in a crunchy pistachio chocolate crust. Perfect for any occasion, this stunning treat is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup chocolate wafer cookies
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ? cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ? cup fresh tangerine juice
- ? cup candied tangerines (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). In a food processor, blend pistachios and chocolate cookies until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and press into a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes until set.
- In a bowl, combine mascarpone, sugar, and fresh tangerine juice, beating until smooth.
- Spread the mascarpone mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Top with candied tangerines after chilling and drizzle extra tangerine juice around for garnish.
- Slice generously and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg