Kiwifruit Tart

Brighten up your dessert menu with this stunning Kiwifruit Tart, a dazzling treat that combines a buttery homemade tart crust with a creamy mascarpone filling and the vibrant freshness of ripe kiwi slices. Perfect for showcasing the season's best kiwifruit, this easy yet elegant tart is finished with an optional glossy apricot glaze that adds a professional touch. The crisp shortcrust base is balanced by the luscious, lightly sweetened mascarpone and vanilla filling, making every bite irresistibly indulgent. Ideal for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this eye-catching tart not only tastes like a dream but is also a feast for the eyes. Take your dessert game to the next level with this delightful Kiwifruit Tart recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Ice water
• 250 grams Mascarpone cheese
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream
• 50 grams Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 5 medium Kiwi (peeled and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and granulated sugar. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Add the egg yolk and ice water to the mixture. Mix gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan, ensuring it covers the base and sides. Trim any excess dough.

Step 6

Prick the base of the tart dough with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.

Step 7

Line the tart shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the parchment and weights, then bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool completely.

Step 9

In a bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 10

Spread the mascarpone filling evenly over the cooled tart shell.

Step 11

Arrange the sliced kiwi over the mascarpone filling in an overlapping or decorative pattern.

Step 12

If desired, heat the apricot jam and water in a small saucepan over low heat to create a glaze. Brush the glaze gently over the kiwi slices for shine.

Step 13

Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1296.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3969.4

Total Fat 250.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 914.9mg	0%
Sodium 117.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 149.0g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 575.9mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1715.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 38.2%