Strawberry Tarts
Easy Strawberry Tarts with mascarpone cream are flaky, lightly sweet and perfect for entertaining. Assemble just before serving for a pretty presentation.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, puff pastry, strawberry, tart
Servings: 6
Calories: 387kcal
For the tart shells:
- 1 9-inch puff pastry sheet (about 8oz) thawed
- 1 large egg beaten
For the cream filling:
- 2 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (18g)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (4oz)
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or strained orange juice
For the strawberries:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or strained orange juice
- sifted powdered sugar for garnish
To prepare the tart shells:
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 rectangles approximately 4 ¼-inches by 3-inches each. Place the rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Score each pastry with a sharp knife, about ½-inch from the outer edge all the way around making a rectangle inside the rectangle. Don’t cut all the way through. Pierce the center of each pastry with a fork. Whisk the egg in a small bowl then brush over the outer edges of each pastry.
Bake the pastry shells for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re puffed and golden brown. Transfer to a rack and cool completely before filling. If needed cut around the inner rectangle with a small paring knife and press the center down lightly to create an indention. Once cooled store lightly covered at room temperature until needed.
To prepare the cream filling:
To prepare the strawberries:
- The pastry shells and cream can be made up to 8 hours before serving. Store the baked tart shells lightly covered at room temperature.
- The cream filling can be made a few hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- To make one large tart, roll the pastry into a 10-inch square. Score the pastry 3/4-inch from the sides to create a square within the square. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg