Caramel Apple and Walnut Mascarpone Tart

Ingredients

- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup caramel dulce de leche
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon toasted nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Apples
In a bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice to prevent browning. Add sugar and cinnamon to the bowl, mixing until the apples are well-coated.

3. Roll Out the Puff Pastry
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Layer the Filling
Spread the mascarpone cheese evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Arrange the apple slices over the mascarpone in a neat pattern.

5. Add the Walnuts
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the apples. Drizzle the caramel dulce de leche and salted caramel sauce over the entire filling.

6. Fold and Seal the Edges
Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the filling, overlapping as needed to form a rustic border. Press the edges gently to seal.

7. Bake the Tart
Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.

8. Prepare Finishing Touches
(Optional) While the tart is baking, heat the apricot jam slightly and brush it over the baked apples for a glossy finish, if desired.

9. Add the Toppings
Once the tart is done, remove it from the oven and cool slightly. Drizzle melted semisweet chocolate over the tart and sprinkle with toasted nuts for added texture.

10. Serve
Slice the tart and serve warm, optionally garnished with a scoop of whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Tart, Apple Tart, Caramel Tart, Walnut Dessert, Puff Pastry Tart, Fruit Tart, Mascarpone Dessert, Oven-Baked Dessert, Rustic Tart, Homemade Tart

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1970

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