Description
Discover a rich Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Tart recipe with stepbystep instructions perfect balance of flavors for an indulgent dessert experience
Ingredients
Chocolate cookies or graham crackers (for crust), finely crushed
Unsalted butter, melted
Mascarpone cheese, fresh and well-chilled
Heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Espresso or strong brewed coffee
Powdered sugar, sifted
Cocoa powder, unsweetened
Vanilla extract
Dark chocolate (for garnish), shaved or grated
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by crushing chocolate cookies or graham crackers into fine crumbs resembling wet sand.
- Mix the crushed crumbs with melted unsalted butter until evenly coated and holds together when pressed.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a tart pan with removable bottom. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Whip mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy. Separately, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and espresso into mascarpone mixture until velvety and light.
- Spread the espresso mascarpone filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top.
- Chill the tart in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Just before serving, garnish with grated dark chocolate or chocolate curls. Slice with a warm knife.
Notes
This Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Tart features a luscious mascarpone filling infused with bold espresso on a buttery chocolate crust. A rich, creamy dessert perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
Keywords: chocolate espresso tart, mascarpone tart, no-bake tart, coffee dessert, chocolate dessert, easy dessert recipe
