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Blueberry mascarpone cream pie (tart)

A real treat! Perfect mix of velvety smooth mascarpone cream and jammy blueberries packed in a sweet tart shell. 
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients 

Crust
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter cold
  • 3-5 tablespoons cold water
Blueberry jam topping
  • 2 cups wild frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
Mascarpone filling 
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream straight from the refrigerator
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 12 oz mascarpone cheese straight from the refrigerator

Instructions

Make the crust
  • In a food processor (or a large bowl) whisk together flour, salt and sugar. Grate butter atop the mixture. Pulse 4-6 times (or use a pastry blender) until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Add 3 tablespoons cold water. Stir it into the mix and the dough should start forming clumps. If needed add water, tablespoon by tablespoon, until the dough sticks together. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on your work surface, dump the dough onto it and knead it into a ball. 
  • Flatten dough into a disk, wrap well and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 2 hours (can also do this overnight). 
  • When ready, take dough out of the refrigerator. Let it rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Generously flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the dough to a 10-inch (26-cm) round, making sure you rotate it every so often, so it doesn’t stick as you’re rolling it out. 
  • Wrap dough around the rolling pin and unroll it over the tart pan. Gently fit in the sides, trim any dough hanging over the pan. Pierce the bottom of the crust with a fork. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C). Take the tart pan out of the freezer. Place a piece of parchment over it. Fill it up with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tart from oven and lower temperature to 375°F (190°C). Remove the beans and parchment paper from the crust. Continue baking the crust for 10 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. 
Make the mascarpone filling
  • Combine cream, vanilla and sugar in a medium bowl (or bowl of your mixer). Beat until medium (firm) peaks form. In a separate bowl, lightly break apart mascarpone with a spatula.
  • Whisk the cream into mascarpone on low speed, just until the mixture is smooth. Do not mix aggressively and do not over-mix or your mascarpone will curdle. You want a smooth, velvety, fluffy mixture. 
  • Evenly fill the tart crust and put it in the refrigerator to set. It needs at least one hour to chill. 
Make the blueberry jam
  • Combine blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Pour it into the blueberries while stirring constantly. Cook the sauce for 2-5 minutes, stirring all the time, until it thickens. (It should change from a soup-like consistency to a lighter pudding.) 
  • Transfer the blueberry jam to a bowl and allow to cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
Finish assembly
  • Once the mascarpone filling has set and is firmer to the touch, you can add the blueberry topping to your tart. Take spoonfuls of the blueberry jam and place it all over the top over the tart. Gently spread the jam with a spoon to fill all the gaps.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes allowing the blueberries to stick to mascarpone. Decorate with fresh blueberries (and lemon zest) before serving. Store leftover tart in the refrigerator and eat within 3 days. 

Notes

  • I'm using an 8.5-inch (22-cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. A 9-inch (23-cm) tart pan works just as well. 
MAKE AHEAD:
  • You can make the tart dough ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator overnight or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • Mascarpone filling is best fresh. But a filled, finished tart can easily rest in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • When cooked, cool blueberry topping to room temperature. Keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.