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Slices of puff pastry strawberry tart garnished with mint
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Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart

Sliced strawberries top a sweet mascarpone and a puff pastry base for a summer tart that is so easy and so delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • sparkling sugar optional
  • 1 pint strawberries washed/hulled, and sliced into 3-4 slices each
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam
  • ¾ cup white sugar divided
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 4 ounces whipped cream fresh whipped cream or cool whip
  • ice cream for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • On a parchment lined baking sheet, roll out the puff pastry dough to a large rectangle.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water.
  • Use a knife to score a border 3/4 of an inch inside from the edge of the puff pastry. Use a fork to pierce the inside of the tart several times.
  • Brush the pastry with the egg wash along the border. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Set aside to cool.
  • While the puff pastry is cooking, prepare the topping. In a large bowl, stir together the whipped cream, 1/2 cup white sugar, and mascarpone cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the strawberry slices, 1/4 cup white sugar, and strawberry jam.
  • Once puff pastry is cool, top with the cream and then the strawberries. Keep refrigerated until ready to slice and serve.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!