Cherry Honey Mascarpone Tart is an easy, creamy no-bake dessert, perfect for serving after a romantic meal or for simple summer entertaining.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Chilling Time 1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Serves 6
Ingredients
for the base:
250gplainsweet biscuits (I used Scotch Fingers)
100gunsalted buttermelted
for the filling:
250gmascarpone cheeseat room temperature
250gcream cheeseat room temperature
60mlmilk
60mlrunny honey
30mllemon juice
2tspvanilla essence
zest of 1 orange
for the topping:
400gcherries
4Tbspcaster sugar
small mint sprigs to decorate
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Instructions
Line the base of the tin with baking paper, then set aside. Process the biscuits in a food processor until they look like fine, sandy crumbs, then pour into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the melted butter, mixing well - the mixture should look like damp, golden sand - perfect for making a sandcastle with - if it is too wet, add some more crushed biscuits, or even some desiccated coconut, if it is too dry add a splash of milk or water.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and press down evenly over the base and up the sides. Put the tart base in the freezer while you make the filling.
To make the filling, put the mascarpone, cream cheese, and milk into a large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or an electric hand mixer to beat together until smooth. Add the honey, lemon juice, vanilla essence, and orange zest, stir well to combine, then taste and add a little more honey or sugar to taste.
Take the tart base out of the freezer, then spread the filling mixture evenly in. If there is a bit much, don’t overfill the base, it will keep in the fridge for a few days and is perfect for dolloping over pancakes or as a little dessert for one. Put the filled tart in the fridge while you prepare the topping. The longer it is in the fridge before serving, the better as it will give it time to firm up - 1-3 hours is ideal, but overnight, loosely covered with cling film will be fine.
Wash and dry the cherries. Take half (look for the less beautiful ones), remove the stems and de-stone them. Put the halved cherries in a small saucepan with the sugar and cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the cherries have started to release some juice - this will only take a few minutes. Set aside for around five minutes to cool.
When you are ready to serve the tart, carefully release it from the tin (a small jar or two placed under the base will help here) then place the whole cherries all over the top, pour over the halved cherries, decorate with some mint leaves and serve.