Jul 14 2026
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Lemon Curd And Mascarpone Crema Tart Recipe

Inspired by Prima Italia
Time2h
Serves8

Make Lemon Curd And Mascarpone Crema Tart Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Lemon Curd

Mascarpone Crema

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold, unsalted butter cut into small pieces and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add Liquid Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk and cold water together. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together.

  3. 3

    Chill the Dough

    Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pre-bake the Crust

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit it into a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.

Lemon Curd Preparation

  1. 5

    Juice and Zest Lemons

    Zest the lemons and then juice them to obtain about 3/4 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  3. 7

    Add Butter

    Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and combined.

  4. 8

    Cool the Curd

    Transfer the lemon curd to a bowl and let it cool completely before spreading it into the cooled tart shell.

Mascarpone Crema Preparation

  1. 9

    Whip the Cream

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 10

    Combine Mascarpone and Sugar

    In another bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

  3. 11

    Fold Mixtures Together

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.

  4. 12

    Assemble the Tart

    Spread the lemon curd evenly over the cooled tart crust, then top with the mascarpone crema. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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