Ina’s Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Tart

I’m counting down to Ina’s memoir release by sharing one favorite recipe daily from each of her 13 cookbooks!

One of my favorites from Ina’s latest book, Go-To Dinners, is her Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Tart!! My husband raves about it for days every time I make it.

What’s not to love? A pressed-in shortbread crust, baked until golden brown, is topped with a slightly sweet, luscious mascarpone cream featuring hints of Grand Marnier, Cognac, and vanilla. The finishing touch is a colorful array of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries! 

I can never pass up shortbread and a pressed-in crust is so much less intimidating than pastry dough – it’s the perfect vehicle for the berries in cream.

I first made this tart a year ago, and it has already graced our table at least four or five times.

Book: Go-To Dinners, page 229
Rating: 5/5 
How Easy Is That: Intermediate
Store-Bought Is Fine: mascarpone cheese
Pricey Ingredients: —
Hard-to-find: —

Recipe not online.