Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Tart: The Best Indulgent Dessert
A rich and creamy Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Tart that promises to satisfy your dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup espresso, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a tart pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, espresso, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso amount.
- Consider adding chocolate shavings on top for a decorative finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg