Nothing better for a snack than a Grandma’s Mascarpone and Jam Tart 👵♀️, yes indeed, grandma’s recipes are always superb and with very little they could and can still make us dream even before we step through their doors, in fact the scent of a tart freshly baked can be smelled from afar.
Very few ingredients, a classic pastry, mascarpone, sugar, eggs, and your favorite jam, and it’s immediately a celebration, trust me.
In my house, tarts have always been a hit, not only when children and grandchildren come, but my husband has a sweet tooth and loves to have snacks with homemade sweets, sometimes simple cookies, other times a slice of tart, but homemade desserts are always a must.
As always, below I leave you more tart recipes to try and then let’s discover how to prepare the Grandma’s Mascarpone and Jam Tart right after the photo!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10 People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Grandma’s Mascarpone and Jam Tart
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter (cold and cubed)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg (large)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (or orange zest)
- 2 cups mascarpone
- 1 egg (large)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup jam (or jelly of choice)
Tools
- 1 Tart Pan 9.5 inches
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 2 Bowls glass
Steps
In a large bowl, place the cold butter cut into pieces, add the flour, and mix with your fingertips until you get a sandy mixture.
Add the lemon zest, sugar, and egg and mix quickly. Pour the mixture onto the work surface and form a smooth and compact ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
After the resting time for the pastry, remove it from the refrigerator and roll it out on a sheet of parchment paper to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
Leaving the parchment paper underneath, line the tart pan with the dough, cutting away any excess with a knife.
With a fork, work the mascarpone with the sugar and egg (if desired, you can also add lemon or orange zest here).
Preheat the oven to static mode at 350°F then pour the mascarpone cream into the shell and use the back of a spoon to create swirls.
Fill the swirls with your favorite jam or jelly and bake the mascarpone cream tart on the middle shelf.
Bake it for at least 40 minutes checking the level of browning, we preferred the mascarpone cream to remain soft and not brown on top, if you want it browned, extend the baking time by another 5 or 6 minutes.
Once baked, let it cool before removing it from the pan and if desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar just before slicing.
Variations for the Mascarpone and Jam Tart
If you prefer a firmer and more golden mascarpone cream, add another egg 🥚 to the cream itself, making it firmer and more golden on the surface.
You can place the jam 🍯 in contact with the pastry and the mascarpone cream on top, or add half mascarpone cream, jam, and more mascarpone cream to form layers.
If you have leftover dough, you can create strips to decorate the tart on top or use a pastry cutter or a mold to create flowers or leaves to decorate the tart by placing them on top of the cream. 🍞
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I make the pastry with oil instead of butter?
Sure, you can make an oil-based pastry like this one.
Or you can make cocoa pastry, or almond pastry.What jam goes well with mascarpone?
Any jam or jelly goes well with mascarpone, I love cherry, in this recipe, we used homemade peach jam, and many times we use plum jam.
What to drink with the tart?
For a snack, definitely a hot tea or a fruit infusion, otherwise as a dessert, a sweet wine like a Moscato d’Asti or a dessert wine like Vin Santo or a sparkling wine.
For breakfast instead, a cup of hot sweetened milk is the right choice, especially for children.
