PISTACHIO MASCARPONE TARTLETS
makes 6 tartlets | time: 1 hour
if you’re looking for a dessert that feels a little fancy without requiring a culinary degree, these pistachio mascarpone tartlets are your new go-to. they’ve got that “effortlessly impressive” vibe—like something you’d find at a café in italy, but somehow pulled off in your own kitchen with minimal chaos. the base is buttery and crisp, the mascarpone filling is rich and silky (think: elevated cream cheese with a luxurious twist), and the pistachios on top bring that earthy, slightly sweet crunch that just works.
what’s really nice is how balanced it all is—nothing too sweet, nothing too heavy. just clean flavors, smooth textures, and a little visual flair that makes them perfect for a dinner party, date night, or honestly, just treating yourself on a wednesday. they’re the kind of thing people take one bite of and immediately ask, “did you make these?” yes. yes, you did.
ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup mascarpone
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Pistakio
OG Creamy pistachio spread
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 3-4 strawberries, sliced
instructions:
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preheat oven to 400ºF. cut puff pastry into 6 equal squares. using a knife, but do not press all the way through, lightly score 1/2" from the edges on all sides to form an inner square. place the pastries on a parchment lined tray. poke the centers a few times with a fork and lightly brush the tops with the beaten egg. bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed. using the back of a spoon push down on the inner square to form a pocket.
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while the pastry cools, make the pistachio mascarpone whipped cream. in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a medium bowl with an electric beater or whisk), combine the mascarpone, cream, pistakio, and sugar. whip on high speed until medium peaks form. transfer to a piping bag with any decorative tip.
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when ready to assemble, spread 2 tablespoons of the jam in each tartlet and then pipe the pistachio mascarpone whipped cream overtop. garnish with sliced strawberries and enjoy!
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