Berries and Cream Tart with Almond Crust

Ingredients

For the Almond Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

For the Berry Cream Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 2 cups mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Almond Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of sugar.
- Cut in the 1/2 cup of chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 1 egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract. Mix until the dough begins to form.
- Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Prick the base with a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.

2. Prepare the Berry Cream Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 8 oz of mascarpone cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until well-incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Assemble the Tart:
- Once the crust has completely cooled, spread the berry cream filling evenly over the base.
- Arrange 2 cups of mixed berries atop the filling, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H45M
1 hour 45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Tart
- Berries
- Cream cheese
- Almond crust
- Mascarpone
- Dessert
- Oven-baked
- Homemade
- Baking
- Sweet

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1600 calories (total for entire dish)

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