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White Peach Mascarpone Tart

Delight in White Peach Mascarpone Tart for Summer Celebrations

This White Peach Mascarpone Tart is a delicious dessert that celebrates summer with fresh peaches and creamy mascarpone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Cream
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Any dairy milk can substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Extract can be used.
  • ½ cup White Sugar Coconut sugar can be healthier alternative.
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 4 units Egg Yolks Crucial for thickening.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess.
For the Diplomat Crème
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cream cheese can substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped to perfection.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Lightly sweetens.
For the Poached Peaches
  • 1 cup Sugar For poaching.
  • 1 cup Chardonnay For poaching.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For poaching.
  • ¼ cup Honey For poaching.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice For poaching.
  • 1 unit Lemon Zest For poaching.
  • 4 units Firm Ripe Peaches Can substitute with quince or green apples.
For the Tart Assembly
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Homemade is preferred.
  • 2 units Fresh Peaches For topping.
  • 1 cup Raspberries For topping.
  • to taste Caramel Sauce Optional for added sweetness.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and adding vanilla bean paste. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks together. Combine and cook until thickened.
  2. Make poached peaches by simmering sugar, Chardonnay, vanilla, honey, lemon juice, and zest. Poach peaches for 4 minutes each side.
  3. Bake puff pastry at 400°F until golden. Cool completely.
  4. Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the cooled pastry cream.
  5. Assemble by spreading diplomat crème over pastry crust, drizzle with poaching syrup, and top with sliced peaches and raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the pastry cream thoroughly. Select ripe peaches for the best flavor. Monitor puff pastry while baking to prevent over-browning. Be generous with the diplomat crème for best flavor balance. Use poaching syrup sparingly to avoid sogginess.

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