Berry Tart with Whipped Mascarpone Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A delicate tart featuring a quaternary mix of fresh berries and a silky mascarpone cream filling, balanced with a crisp buttery crust. This French-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup, halved strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup blackberries

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; add 1 large egg yolk and 2 tbsp cold water and pulse until dough just comes together.
2. Step 2: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead into a ball; flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan; press dough into pan and trim edges. Prick the base with a fork and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
4. Step 4: While crust cools, whip 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
5. Step 5: Spread mascarpone cream evenly over cooled tart shell. Arrange 1/2 cup halved strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, and 1/2 cup blackberries decoratively on top.
6. Step 6: Chill tart for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and cream to set.