Description
A delightful dessert combining the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, blitzed into a rough flour
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup flaked almonds, toasted until golden
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart tin.
- Mix almond flour, blitzed oats, coconut sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour melted butter into the dry ingredients and stir until it resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crust mixture into the tart tin and press down evenly and firmly.
- Bake the crust in the oven for 12–14 minutes until golden and set, then let it cool completely.
- Whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens (about 8–10 minutes).
- Remove the thickened mixture from heat and stir in cubed butter until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cooled.
- Beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Spoon the mascarpone filling into the cooled tart shell and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Pour the cooled lemon curd on top of the mascarpone layer, spreading it gently.
- Scatter toasted almonds over the top before the lemon curd sets.
- Refrigerate the finished tart for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Ensure mascarpone and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: lemon, mascarpone, tart, dessert, easy dessert, refreshing dessert