MINI STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE TARTS
Steps:
- Special equipment: 3-inch round cookie cutter
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl add 1/2 cup of sugar and the salt. Stir to combine and pour about half of it evenly onto a work surface. With your hands, press the dough into the sugar and roll out into a flat disk, about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of the sugar evenly over the top of the dough and press it a few times to adhere. With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a thickness of about 1/8-inch, turning and flipping as you roll to incorporate the sugar into the dough and to keep it from sticking to the surface. With a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 12 dough rounds and arrange them on the lined baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake until crisp and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool the crisp rounds completely on the pan.
- Meanwhile, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until thick and syrupy, about 4 minutes; it should still swirl in the pan. If too thick, simply add about a teaspoon of balsamic, stir, and remove from the heat.
- Put the strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let them stand until juicy, 5 to 10 minutes. To assemble the tarts, spread about 2 teaspoons mascarpone on each crisp dough round with a spoon or small offset spatula. Using a spoon to drain any excess liquid, put about 1 tablespoon of diced strawberries on the top of each tart. Drizzle a little balsamic syrup over the tarts and serve immediately.
- Cook's Note: The sugared dough scraps can be tossed with cinnamon and baked in the 400 degree F oven until browned and crisp as a treat for the little ones. Leftover strawberries or balsamic syrup are delicious over ice cream!
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Raim Sandhu
r.s@yahoo.comThese tarts are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
sevda azizova
azizova-s@hotmail.co.ukThese tarts are a bit expensive to make. I think I'll save them for special occasions.
Rott Gamerff
gamerff.rott40@hotmail.comThe crust on these tarts is a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
APIZZACAT
apizzacat@yahoo.comThese tarts are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Aklb aklb
a.a42@hotmail.frI've never made tarts before, but these turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
M fiaz Fiaz
m39@yahoo.comThese tarts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.
Sana sanasabir
sanasabirsana22@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The mascarpone filling and tart crust balanced out the sweetness of the strawberries perfectly.
Yeisel Dominguez
d.yeisel@yahoo.comI made these tarts for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Ivy Hand
i-hand@hotmail.frThese tarts are the perfect size for a party. They're small enough to be enjoyed in one or two bites, but they're also satisfying.
HIMEL Hasan
hasan-h100@gmail.comI love the way these tarts look. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.
Benedict Tshepang
benedicttshepang@hotmail.frThe mascarpone filling is so creamy and smooth. It's the perfect complement to the sweet strawberries.
Aliza Sheikh
sheikh@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about making my own tart crust, but it turned out to be really easy. The instructions in the recipe were very helpful.
Mashalking22 Mashalking22
m16@gmail.comThese tarts are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I was able to whip them up in no time.
NAVEED REHMANI
n.r9@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses fresh strawberries. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the tarts.
T9 ALPHA
t.a23@gmail.comThese tarts are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of color and flavor.
Meherun Shamim
s.m@gmail.comI've made these tarts several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet strawberries and creamy mascarpone is irresistible.
Da Boiz
b29@yahoo.comThese mini strawberry mascarpone tarts were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and look so elegant.