The Ultimate Autumn Tart with Mascarpone, Caramel, and Dried Fruits
A delightful autumn tart featuring rich mascarpone cheese, luscious caramel, and a medley of dried fruits, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made tart shell
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 100g caramel sauce
- 200g mixed dried fruits (e.g., figs, apricots, raisins)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the tart shell by thawing if frozen, and place on a baking sheet.
- Mix the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread the mascarpone mixture into the prepared tart shell.
- Add half of the caramel sauce, swirling it through the mascarpone.
- Top the tart with mixed dried fruits evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until filling is just set and edges are golden.
- Cool for 15 minutes then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with a drizzle of remaining caramel and enjoy!
Notes
For a visually appealing presentation, serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or extra dried fruits on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: autumn dessert, tart, mascarpone, caramel, dried fruits