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    Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone

    Published: Feb 16, 2021 ยท Modified: Sep 2, 2023 by Emily Laurae ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone.
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    • โญ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipeย 
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ Expert Tips
    • Tips for mixing tart dough
    • โ„๏ธ Storing Tart Shells
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ Recipe FAQs
    • Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone
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    โญ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe 

    Buttery, sweet, and incredibly tender, this simple recipe for a sweet-tart shell will complement the filling and topping of your choice! In this case, I'm using my beloved Plugrรกยฎ Butter that I purchased from my local Safeway as the hero ingredient for my tart base, which is then filled with a whipped honey mascarpone cream and covered in fresh passionfruit for a burst of flavor and brightness!

    Plugra butter for making tarts.

    Make sure to check on your Safeway app for some incredible coupons and deals, then make your way on over to my favorite section of the appโ€ฆ which is of course the butter section! You can get your own blocks of Plugrรก Butter by heading on over to your local Safeway โ€“ Iโ€™ve included a discount link below so that you can enjoy baking with Plugrรก Butter during your own kitchen adventures this month!

    Ordering plugra on an app.

    ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟI've been using Plugrรก in the food industry as well as within my own kitchen for years now and I absolutely adore their product. Regular butter is 80% butterfat and higher in moisture, while Plugrรกยฎ is 82% butterfat and lower in moisture. This allows for flakier pie crusts, crispier cookies, and more flavorful sauces. The ultimate dream result when you're creating a baked good such as this!

    Baked tart shells on the counter.

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ Expert Tips

    • Flavor Boost with Zest: When preparing the mascarpone filling, add a pinch of lemon zest to enhance the overall flavor, providing a citrusy balance to the creamy texture.
    • Pastry Shell Options: While a graham cracker crust works wonders for this tart, a buttery shortbread crust can offer a richer flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. You can bake either in a tart tin with easy ingredients! 
    • Fruit Topping: Adorn your passionfruit tart with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fresh peach slices. The bright, vibrant colors make this dessert visually appealing while complementing the tart's flavor profile.
    • Serve Chilled: For the best experience, serve your tart chilled, especially on warm summer days. It ensures the mascarpone filling retains its form and provides a refreshing contrast to the tart passion fruit.

    Use my step-by-step guide to for more tips and tricks on making homemade tarts!

    Ingredients needed to make passionfruit tarts.

    Tips for mixing tart dough

    Do not overmix

    Over-mixing this dough will cause your tart shells to shrink. Halfway through baking, you may look into the oven and see the shells๏ปฟ๏ปฟ pulling away from the edges. All your hard work, spoiled by over mixing and developing too much gluten. Over-kneading the dough will develop too much gluten. Make sure to keep an eye on your dough when mixing to avoid this problem.

    Plugra butter on the counter for making tart dough.

    REST THE DOUGH

    Perhaps you have overworked the dough just a touch. Never fear, just know that itโ€™s incredibly important to rest the tart dough. Resting the dough ensures that it has a moment to relax after so much gluten development has occurred during the mixing process. This gives it time to rest before the rolling/forming steps.

    Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone.

    FREEZE BEFORE BAKING

    Once forming your tart shells, make sure to pop them in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. This is essential โ€“ tart shells are much less likely to shrink while baking if you take the time to freeze them.

    โ„๏ธ Storing Tart Shells

    Want to take on the task of making tart shells but donโ€™t know what to bake yet? Never fear! Once youโ€™ve formed your tart shells, or fully baked them, wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and throw them in the freezer! They will last up to two months in the freezer, allowing you to pull them out and fill or bake at your leisure.

    Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone on the counter.

    This post has been sponsored by Plugrรกยฎ Butter. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    ๐Ÿ’ญ Recipe FAQs

    Can I use store-bought passion fruit puree instead of fresh passion fruit pulp?

    Yes, you can use store-bought passion fruit puree, but ensure there are no added sugars or preservatives to maintain the natural flavor of the tart. You can also use lemon curd as the filling if you wish with a drizzle of honey for something different!ย 

    How long can I store the tart in the refrigerator?

    Passionfruit tarts with whipped honey mascarpone can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Ensure it's kept in an airtight container to retain its freshness.

    Is there a suitable substitute for mascarpone cheese in this tart?

    While mascarpone cheese provides a distinct creamy texture, you can substitute it with a mix of cream cheese and heavy whipping cream or ricotta cheese in a pinch. Remember, the flavor profile will slightly differ from the traditional mascarpone tart.

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    Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone.

    Passionfruit Tarts with Whipped Honey Mascarpone

    Buttery, sweet and incredibly tender, this simple recipe for a sweet tart shell will complement the filling and topping of your choice! In this case, I'm using my beloved Plugrรกยฎ Butter that I purchased from my local Safeway as the hero ingredient for my tart base, that is then filled with a whipped honey mascarpone cream and covered in fresh passionfruit for a burst of flavor and brightness!ย 
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Mini Tarts & One Whole Tart
    Calories: 440kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Ingredients

    MINI TART SHELLS

    • ยพ Cup + 2 Tbsp (170.7 g) Unsalted Plugrรกยฎ Butter
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste, or vanilla extract
    • ยฝ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 ยผ Cups (150 g) Powdered Sugar
    • ยฝ Cups (50 g) Almond Flour
    • ยพ Cup (100 g) All-Purpose Flour
    • 2 Eggs, room temperature
    • 2 ยผ Cups (291 g) Bread Flour

    WHIPPED MASCARPONE & PASSIONFRUIT

    • 6 Passionfruit
    • ยฝ cup (112 g) Mascarpone Cheese , room temperature
    • 3 to 4 cups (400 g) Powdered Sugar
    • ยฝ cup (119 g) Heavy Whipping Cream, room temperature
    • ยฝ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • 2 Limes, zested

    Instructions

    Mini Tart Shell

    • In a stand mixer using a paddle attachment, start by mixing sugar, butter, vanilla paste, salt, almond and all-purpose flour, mixing until combined. Take a moment to scrape the mixing bowl
      ยพ Cup + 2 tablespoon Unsalted Plugrรกยฎ Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste, ยฝ teaspoon Salt, 1 ยผ Cups Powdered Sugar, ยฝ Cups Almond Flour, ยพ Cup All-Purpose Flour
    • Add room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing between additions
      2 Eggs
    • Add bread flour, making sure to not overmix
      2 ยผ Cups Bread Flour
    • Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap โ€“ then place in the fridge to chill before using for at least one hour.
    • I tend to make my tart dough ahead of time so I throw it in the fridge until the next day. If using this method, remove your dough from the fridge 30 minutes before you plan to roll it out โ€“ youโ€™ll find that it will be MUCH easier to work with!
    • Once your dough is rolled to the desired thickness, press gently into the bottom of your mini tart pans, poking the bottom of the tart LIBERALLY with a fork, and place in the freezer to chill for 20-30 minutes. This is essential โ€“ your tart shells are less likely to shrink while baking if you take the time to freeze your shells.
    • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF
    • Line the shell with parchment paper and baking rice/beans/pie weights to further prevent the dough from puffing up
    • Bake until edges become ever so slightly browned - this should take about 20-25 minutes then remove from the oven and allow to cool.ย 

    Whipped Honey Mascarpone Fillingย 

    • Place the mascarpone in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and start beating on medium speed.ย 
      ยฝ cup Mascarpone Cheese
    • While beating, add the vanilla extract, lime zest and honey - then slowly start to add half of your powdered sugar. Scrape the side of your bowl and continue beating.
      ยฝ teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon Honey, 2 Limes, 3 to 4 cups Powdered Sugar
    • With the mixer running on high speed, slowly add the whipping cream until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, about 1-3 minutes. Add your remaining powdered sugar until youโ€™ve reached the consistency of your preference.ย 
      ยฝ cup Heavy Whipping Cream

    ASSEMBLYย 

    • Spoon about a ยผ cup of filling into cooled tart shells and top with a tablespoon of passionfruit before serving!ย 
      6 Passionfruit

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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