NECTARINE AND MASCARPONE TART IN GINGERSNAP CRUST

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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Nectarine     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust
25 gingersnap cookies, coarsely broken (about 6 ounces; about 2 1/4 cups pieces)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese*
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
Topping
4 to 5 small nectarines, halved, pitted, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup peach jam, warmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grind gingersnaps in processor. Add butter and blend until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press mixture over bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Bake crust until color darkens, pressing sides with back of spoon if beginning to slide, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Beat first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Beat in crystallized ginger. Spread filling in prepared crust. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • For topping:
  • Overlap nectarine slices atop filling in concentric circles. Brush with jam. Sprinkle with chopped crystallized ginger. Serve, or refrigerate up to 6 hours.
  • Italian cream cheese available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

Darasimi Ogunsijj
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the filling is smooth and creamy. The nectarines add a lovely sweetness a


Ssessanga Brian
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I made this tart for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best tart he had ever had. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The nectarines added a lovely sweetness and tartness. I would definit


Nusaiba Nur
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The nectarines added a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next


Sheryl Dengler
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this tart with ease. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The tart turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Amg Nhat
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This tart is a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious tart that was perfect for a special occasion. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The nectarines ad


Mark Terry
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The nectarines added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Ramoni Mosunmola
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Kevin Kaine
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious. The nectarines added a nice sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Umer Fiaz
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This tart is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is smooth and creamy. The nectarines add a lovely sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Omphile Charity
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the filling is smooth and creamy. The nectarines add a lovely sweetness a


Worku Tekolla
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I made this tart for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best tart he had ever had. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The nectarines added a lovely sweetness and tartness. I would definit


Annemarie Carswell
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The nectarines added a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet


Md Monayem Khan
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this tart with ease. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The tart turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Shahzar Sheikh
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This tart was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious tart that was perfect for a special occasion. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The nectarines a


SR POLOK
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The nectarines added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Aamir Sohail Tanha
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the filling was rich and creamy. The nectarines added a nice sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Muhammad Tanvir
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of nectarines, but I'm so glad I did! The tart was absolutely delicious. The nectarines were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the mascarpone filling was smooth and creamy. The gingersnap crust


Kymmuddky
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This tart was a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The sweet nectarines perfectly complemented the creamy mascarpone filling, while the gingersnap crust added a delightful crunch. It was a hit with my family and friends, and I'll definitely