Delicious Sugar-Free Berry Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• Pastry Dough:
• A blend of 1 ¼ cups of versatile all-purpose flour,
• A hint of aromatic ground cinnamon,
• A pinch of salt for balance,
• 8 tablespoons of chilled unsalted butter, diced into small pieces,
• Just the right amount of 5 tablespoons of icy cold water to bind.
• Filling:
• A luscious tub of 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese,
• ½ cup of rich heavy cream for indulgence,
• ¼ cup of velvety creme fraiche for creaminess,
• A sprinkle of 2 tablespoons of sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix for a touch of sweetness, adjust to your preference,
• 8 ounces of freshly sliced strawberries for a burst of fruity flavor,
• 8 ounces of plump raspberries to complement the ensemble.

Step 1

In a spacious bowl, blend flour, cinnamon, and salt with a gentle whisk. Add butter to the mixture, cutting it in with either a fork or a pastry blender until it takes on the appearance of coarse grains or small peas. Slowly sprinkle water over the mix, one tablespoon at a time, using a fork to blend everything together until a cohesive dough forms.

Step 2

Transfer the dough onto a dusted surface and swiftly shape it into a sizable ball. Flatten it into a 5-inch disc, wrap it snugly in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator until firm, for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to form a generous 14-inch circle with a thickness of 1/4 inch. Gently fold the dough in half and carefully place it into a 10-inch tart pan. Unfold the dough, press it into the base and sides of the pan, and trim any excess to ensure a neat fit. Prick the dough with a fork and cover it with parchment paper. Add pie weights or dried beans on top of the parchment paper.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the weights or beans along with the parchment paper and continue baking until the crust turns a golden hue, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Take it out of the oven and let it cool.

Step 6

In the meantime, in a medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, cream, creme fraiche, and pudding mix for the filling. Use a whisk attachment to beat the mixture until soft peaks form. Fill the cooled tart shell with the filling, smoothing the top with a spatula. Arrange berries decoratively on top of the filling. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.