Soft tart with caramelized figs and mascarpone cream is a delightful summer cake that, with great simplicity, will make you look good; you will indeed have a beautiful and tasty dessert in a few simple steps. The soft shortcrust pastry shell encloses a pleasant caramelized fig sauce, accompanied by a soft mascarpone cream and adorned with fresh figs. It will be the ideal dessert to elegantly conclude a summer meal with lots of goodness!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 3/4 cup fresh cream for whipping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- figs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Half lemon juice (optional)
- as needed figs (for garnishing)
Tools
- 1 Tart pan smart pan
Steps
In a bowl, whip the eggs with the sugar; for this operation, use electric beaters. Add the melted butter, slightly cooled, and the milk. Add the flour, baking powder, and cocoa, and knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough. Butter and flour a tart pan; you need a smart tart pan, 9.5 inches in diameter. Pour the dough into it and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake the soft-based tart for about 20 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the base onto a tray, and if necessary, hollow it out further to add the filling.
In a pan, put the figs previously washed, peeled, and cut into small pieces. Add the lemon juice and sugar. Cook over low heat for a few minutes until they become a puree. For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender.
In a bowl, pour the whipping cream, then add the powdered sugar, mascarpone, and whip with electric beaters.
Pour the fig sauce onto the soft base and level it well. Fill a piping bag with the mascarpone cream and distribute small tufts all over the tart surface. Garnish with some fresh figs cut into slices. Keep in the fridge for at least an hour before enjoying it.
