No-Bake Mascarpone Berry Cream Tart

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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A luscious mascarpone cream filling resting in a buttery crust topped with fresh berries, perfect for a quick, elegant dessert. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, 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 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 Dessert cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, then press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Refrigerate the crust for 15 minutes to set.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and thick peaks form, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
Step 3: Spread the mascarpone cream evenly into the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 4: Arrange 2 cups mixed fresh berries decoratively on top of the cream. Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.