Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with our Mascarpone, Ricotta, and Chocolate Chip Tart, a dessert that takes the traditional ricotta and chocolate tart to new heights of deliciousness. This tart features a buttery and sweet shortcrust pastry filled with a creamy blend of mascarpone and ricotta, enriched with an egg mixture, and studded with chocolate chips. The addition of Marsala wine brings a subtle complexity to the filling, making it an irresistible treat.
Why You’ll Love This: If you’re a fan of rich and creamy desserts, this tart is a perfect choice. The combination of mascarpone and ricotta creates a texture that is both luxuriously smooth and satisfyingly rich. The chocolate chips add a delightful contrast in texture and flavor, while the Marsala wine introduces a depth of flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
Perfect Occasion: This tart is ideal for a sophisticated dessert at dinner parties, a special treat for family gatherings, or as a luxurious addition to a festive brunch. Its elegant appearance and exquisite taste make it suitable for both casual and formal occasions.
Recipe:
- Begin with 300g of flour, 100g of butter, and 100g of sugar to create a sweet and tender shortcrust pastry.
- Incorporate 2 eggs into the pastry dough, adding moisture and richness.
- Flavor the pastry with a teaspoon of baking powder and a sachet of vanilla sugar, infusing it with a subtle aroma and helping it rise to perfection.
- For the filling, blend 500g of mascarpone with 250g of ricotta for a creamy and smooth texture.
- Enhance the richness of the filling with one whole egg and two yolks, beaten with 100g of sugar.
- Fold in a splash of Marsala wine and 100g of chocolate chips, introducing a hint of sophistication and sweetness.
- Assemble the tart in a 22-24cm buttered and floured tart tin, ensuring the pastry is rolled to an even thickness of approximately 4mm.
- Bake the tart at 170 degrees Celsius in a static oven for about 40-50 minutes, until the filling is set and the pastry is golden.
- Allow the tart to cool completely before removing it from the tin, ensuring the flavors and textures are perfectly melded.
Indulge in this Mascarpone, Ricotta, and Chocolate Chip Tart, a dessert that combines the creamy richness of mascarpone and ricotta with the sweet joy of chocolate chips, all encased in a buttery, sweet pastry.
