Tantalize your taste buds with these Exotic Mango Tartlets, a perfect combination of buttery crust and creamy, mango-filled center, topped with a stunning arrangement of fresh mango slices.
Ingredients for 7-8 Tartlets (8 cm diameter):
For the Tart Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cold egg
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- A little less than 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 ripe mango, pureed
- 1 heaping tablespoon powdered sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For Decoration:
- 2 large ripe mangoes
Instructions:
- Make the tart crust by kneading flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg, salt, water, and vanilla extract into a smooth dough. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the filling by whipping mascarpone, ricotta, and cream until smooth. Mix in the mango puree, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until creamy. Refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Roll out the chilled dough and press into tartlet molds.
- Blind bake with parchment paper and pie weights for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden. Remove weights and paper, and let the crusts cool.
- Fill the cooled tartlet shells with the mango filling, smoothing the tops.
- For the decoration, peel and thinly slice the mangoes. Shape the slices into roses and place atop each tartlet.
Serve these Exotic Mango Tartlets as a sophisticated dessert, sure to impress with their delectable flavor and artistic presentation. Enjoy the splendor of mangoes in every bite! 🥭🌹🧁
