Mini Strawberry Shortcake Tartlets with Whipped Mascarpone

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Bite-sized tartlets filled with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped mascarpone cream, perfect for party desserts. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers mini tart shells, fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese 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 150 calories and feeds 12, 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 12 French cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 mini tart shells
2 cups, hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberries with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp powdered sugar. Let macerate for 15 minutes until juicy.
Step 2: In a chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Step 3: Fold 1 cup mascarpone cheese gently into the whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
Step 4: Spoon about 2 tbsp of the whipped mascarpone mixture into each of the 12 mini tart shells.
Step 5: Top each tartlet with a generous spoonful of the macerated strawberries, allowing some juice to drizzle over the cream.
Step 6: Refrigerate the tartlets for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and the filling set slightly.